Orvis Battenkill 8'6 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 9'9" Cap and ring retain about

Cap and ring retain about 85% of the original oxidation

Tan cloth bag and brass-capped aluminum tube

The bright nickel silver ferrules are size 17/64 with an excellent fit

There are a few things to note about this rod: first

"Truncated" swiss ferrules

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 9'9" Cap and ring retain aboutFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 43310. Made in April of 1966. The rod is in near mint condition and appears to have only been lawn cast, if that. All wraps are sound, the rod is full length. Chestnut brown wraps over medium dark tempered cane. Cigar style grip 6 1 4" in length with only very light handling marks. There are a few small dents in the cork likely from the guides during storage. Aluminum