Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/8" - Walker Bampton 10 Weight and original tube with blue

and original tube with blue and gold paper label

The spool fits tightly but the screw doesn't go all the way in

Spiral 'Lockfast' joints

An exceedingly rare Payne model indeed

The enamel finish shows plenty of wear/flaking but there are no cracks

Dingley Fly Reel 3 1/8" - Walker Bampton 10 Weight and original tube with blueFor sale here is a 3 1 8" fixed check fly reel made by Dingley and stamped Walker Bampton. There is no D stamp but all characteristics point to Dingley made. Square spindle base, screws holding foot and handle, and the common Dingley spindle boss. This reel is in really nice condition. No end play or spool wobble. Foot is full length and not filed. Gear teeth and pawl still super sharp. Face of spool obviously has a shiny finish. It appears original