It is 1-3/4″ wide, which works with hand plane No’s 3, 5-1/4, 603, 605-1/4, 20, 21, 22, 23, 113. It has the “BB” trademark stamp and was salvaged from a type 16 No. 3 smoothing plane and has “141” stamped on it, indicating it was made between Jan and Mar of 1941.
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Stanley Plane Iron 2-3/8″ For No. 4-1/2, 5-1/2, 6, 7 & BEDROCK, & 51, 11, 28, 31
It has the “BB” trademark stamp. It has been used but has plenty of life left. It has been sharpened with a coarse water stone and just needs a final honing for use. When applicable, I try to grade the condition of every tool and part objectively using John Walter’s grading system from his “Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools” price guide as described below.