The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

I wonder if anyone can shed light on the likely identity of a rod I have recently acquired.

It has the Milward transfer but no rod name. It is 10'6" in length and weighs 14oz. I believe that it is in its original condition and is whipped in red. Lovely action and a joy to hold. The question. Is it a named rod or simply an unnamed light float rod from the Milward stable? I picked the rod up for £41 and consider it something of a bargain.

I suspect it might be a made to order special. The brass furniture on the handle hints at late 40s - most Milwards rods in my 1953 catalogue had aluminium reel bands. 14 oz is heavy for a light coarse rod and it does rather give the impression of a game rod. I wonder if it was originally intended as a worming rod. Are the rings original or has it been refurbished at some point?

I tend to think original. It gives the impression of an original, lightly used rod.