Made a few stops this morning, checking out a few yard sales....got a discount on a plane, because...
Stanley #3, broken cap.JPG
Broken lever cap....but, I did have a spare back at the house..
Stanley #3, replacement cap.JPG
That will just have to do, until I get a "perfect" replacement...the plane was a No. 3 Stanley...said so right on the toe..
Stanley #3, toe details.JPG
Rosewood handles were intact, too
Stanley #3, type 11 details.JPG
Yes, there are Patent dates...
Stanley #3, patent dates 3.JPG
3 of them. Iron did have a logo, too
Stanley #3, logo, iron.JPG
Frog had a notch, though..
Stanley #3, sole details.JPG
Sole looks good, too...Lateral lever has just STANLEY stamped on it, but no patent dates....
Stanley #3, frog view.JPG
Also has STANLEY cast behind the front knob....
made an offer of $5...."SOLD!" and went back to my van...
Thinking this MIGHT be a Type 11. Small depth adjust wheel ( 0.990")
Might just be worth the effort to clean up....and look for the correct lever cap....
They also had a #4 sized plane.....front was snapped off at the mouth opening Painted hardwood handles....passed.
Not too bad of a morning?