Orvis Rocky Mountain Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 3/2 #4/5 4-Piece this being number 407

this being number 407

Good used condition with some minor soiling to the grip

Here's what the Charlton catalog ran for their ad:

The label may be a newer replacement

The original owner mistakenly etched 8' on the brass collared tube cap as well

Orvis Rocky Mountain Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 3/2 #4/5 4-Piece this being number 407A rare early Orvis Rocky Mountain bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5 line. The shaft is inked with "Orvis Impregnated" and "Pat Pending" (the word "impregnated" is partially gone though legible). The serial number "5640" is inked between the ferrule and uppermost guide wraps on the butt, and just next to the male ferrules on the mid and tips. The rod dates to 1948. Excellent lightly used condition with a little ridging to