Richard Bradley Fly Reel 3" 11'6" The action is classic glass

The action is classic glass but a bit faster than most glass rods of this era

The ferrule fits are very good and the rod is straight

comes in an original suede Bogdan pouch with the original hangtag that has the reel info and Stan's signature on it

but no cracks or other damage

For sale here is a William Mills & Son tackle booklet from 1949

Richard Bradley Fly Reel 3" 11'6" The action is classic glassA Richard Bradley 3" trout reel set up for LHW. Good used condition, with some moderate rim rash to the frame edges and general cosmetic wear throughout. Black sideplates with a silver frame and a black spool inside. Nice smooth fixed drag, with a fairly neutral bias. "Bradley" is engraved into the nut on the winding plate side. There is a full line loaded on it. Comes in an Orvis navy cloth bag.