For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill -- 7'6" 2/2 5wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 4 1/8 oz. Serial #43244. Made in 1966. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length though both tips have slight sets. The rod features darkly tempered cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Oxidized guides and ferrules. The script remains clean and bold on the butt section. Sculpted nickel silver winding check. Cigar grip with a slender nose 6" in length. The grip is soiled but free of any other defect. Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a handsome walnut spacer. Ferrule size is 13/64 and the fit is excellent. The rod weighs 4.20 oz. The action is medium-fast. Though the rod is labeled as a 7wt a line size down is best with older Orvis rods. Includes original grey bag and tube with blue and silver label.  A wonderful example of one of the most popular rods to ever come from the Orvis shop.