For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Deluxe 7'6" 2/2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 42439, made in early 1966. The rod is in excellent condition with a few issues. It displays some light wear from honest use. There is a bit of light rust and corrosion on a few of the guides; nothing that can't be cleaned up. There is a 1" invisible repair wrap on one of the tips 19" down from the tip-top. The sections are full length with sets in all three tips. 

The rod features moderately tempered cane with transparent caramel-colored wraps. Blued guides. The script remains clean and bold. Petite cigar grip 4 1/2" in length with moderate soiling though free of any other defect. Dual knurled aluminum band reel seat over a mortised cork spacer. The spacer is indented in a few places from the bands, this is only cosmetic and does not affect function. The blued ferrules are size 12/64 with an excellent fit. The rod weighs 3.20 oz. The action is medium-fast. The rod includes a replacement bag and the original tube with well worn white and blue label.