"Orvis Impregnated Battenkill" Bamboo Fly Rod 8.5'

Description

This is a 1953 (May 13) Orvis bamboo fishing rod. Serial no. 14406 on all 4 pieces.  A 3 piece rod that includes two tips (4 pieces).  I have never fished this pole and it looks only very very lightly used.  If you blow up the pictures you can see it has been assembled. There are a couple twist ma
rks. Includes the original sleeve and aluminum tube. It measures 102 inches, 8 1/2 feet. The brass threaded end of the tube is split. I have put a tie wrap around it.
This rod is not rated for line weight. It is a light rod. I would call it a trout rod. If you want more details call Orvis, do your research.
https://www.antiquerodandreels.com/databases/orvisdb  I found it listed here.
I have included pictures of all the line guides, tips and important points. Please look closely, blow them up. It is in excellent condition. Even the sleeve is spotlessly clean.
I have owned this rod since 1996 and although I am a fly fisher I'm not good enough for a rod of this class. So you wonder why do I have it, It was in that old log camp in the pictures. I bought the camp in Jackman Maine and found the rod buried in an overloaded storage area. I cussed at the "pipe" I tripped over dozens of times before I removed enough junk to be able to pull it out. I liked it better after I saw the cap on the other end and was blown away when I found what was inside. I called Orvis with the serial number and they told me the build date.