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David M Anderson
08-06-2014, 9:37 PM
I acquired a plane the other day, description was vague,
but to me it looked like a Stanley 4 1/2 pre-lateral.

It does have a chip out of the front rail, a Sargent type 2 iron,
everything else points to Stanley type 4.

Except the frog seating is not a H design on the sole, almost looks similar to a Bedrock in appearance.

Any help or opinions on it would be welcomed.
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Here is the sole and frog

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Might add frog seat's on bed perfect, even though it has been painted.
closeup of the bed

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Picture of brass adjuster just cleaned up...could not read anything through the tarnish and grime.
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Pre laterals 4 1/2 are kind of rare I believe, so there is very limited info on them.

Mel Miller
08-06-2014, 11:50 PM
That frog receiver is correct for a type 4, and so is the adjusting nut with the patent dates inside.

lowell holmes
08-07-2014, 8:48 AM
I have a pre-lateral #4. It sits in a display case. It is a sweet performing plane. The tote is especially nice to the touch.