Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The majority of the original

The majority of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

and tip-top

The blued nickel silver butt cap shows some very light wear at the rim

The cigar grip

The name "Lamar River" was inscribed because the buyer requested it

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The majority of the originalFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has