STANLEY NO. 4 Smooth Plane Type 3 circa 1872-73 – 71047R

The type 3 is the rarest and most distinctive of the Stanley designs. Where the frog should be there is just air and a tall rib that goes across the body. atop this rib is where a Bailey Victor style half frog is mounted. See photo 4. 90% japanning. Full J logo iron. The tote has a repair.