Very Scarce & Unusual - POWNALLS - English Salmon Reel with Built in Oiler

Description

POWNALLS
English Salmon Reel
~ With Unique Built-In Patented Drag Oiler ~
For your consideration:  A scarce English salmon fly reel
made by Pownalls with a patented built-in drag oiler
and measuring 4 1/2 inches in diameter.
This extremely well made Pownalls fly reel has many
features found only on high end English fly reels.
1.)  The reel has a built in drag oiler attached to the
bracket on the back of the reel that holds the spool.
The oil is contained in the tube with a screw cap that
has a swab attached for lubricating the drag.
2.)  Yes, the reel has a drag!  The spring loaded
knurled nut on the back-plate turns to apply
drag
to the spool.  The nut is protected from being
accidentally turned by the protective bar that
surrounds it.  A very unique feature.
3.)  The center brass hub has a sliding lock style
retainer that unlatches and allows the angler
to remove the spool from the shaft with easy.
Other features include attractive horn knobs, a
carefully turned, perforated wood spool with a
large arbor and a tremendous amount of
attention
to detail.
The reel turns as if it were new and the drag
operates just as it should.  The locking device
to remove the spool works perfectly as do all
the features on this highly unusual, scarce reel.
Loaded with character, this wonderful early English
Pownalls fly reel would make a great
addition
to
your antique fly fishing reel collection.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask them.
This item is being offered for sale in the United States only. If you are
interested in purchasing this reel and live outside the US you must
contact me first before purchasing.Shipping cost includes USPS
mailing service and delivery confirmation.If you desire insurance
please ask, the cost will be added to the invoice.
Thank you for looking and HAVE FUN bidding!