Hello Tim,

I found a picture of a reel that very closely resembles your reel. It is called a Winchester Armax, circa 1925.

The finish in the picture is different than yours, as is the knob, but the foot attachment, frame and spool perforations look identical.

The picture is in "Antique Fly Reels: A History & Value Guide", by D B Homel.

Reference page 39.

At least this is something to go on.

Most skeleton fly reels like this one were not children models. This Armax is not a large reel. The multiple openings contributed to a light weight reel that also allowed for better drying of silk lines.

Cheers,

Richard in Plano TX