Hardy St John Fly Reel 7’5” The reel's measurements are almost

The reel's measurements are almost identical to a Hardy 3 1/4" wide drum model

Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp

rust colored wraps

The first mention we can find of a "Hunt" model is in the 1953 William Mills & Son catalog

there is a "145" scratched into the bottom of the butt cap

Hardy St John Fly Reel 7’5” The reel's measurements are almostA nice Hardy St. John fly reel, 3 7 8" diameter and set up for retrieving with either hand. MKII check. Good used condition cosmetically with normal wear through and a few scratches near the spindle on the spool face. Mechanically excellent. Unmolested ribbed brass foot. Tensioner works perfectly. No bag.