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Basically, what JobandKnock said; the "types" on Stanley planes are little fluid (in the sense that parts changed slowly over time - it's natural to find examples with bits from more than one type).The iron has the Sweetheart logo; which means it's from a later date - Type 12 (but as it's a consumable that's entirely understandable). The gap between the "No" and the "4 1/2" would indicate the casting is later (Type 7 rather than Type 6), but the dates on the cap iron and brass nut are from the earlier type.Does the lateral lever have 2 or 3 dates stamped into it? If it has a third (7-24-88) that would also lean it towards a type 7.In any event, there's nothing obvious of concern (of it being a "bitsa"). I prefer the low front knob, but they do get broken so may well have been replaced.Overall, a very nice plane, and I love the feel of the models from this era.
Basically, what JobandKnock said; the "types" on Stanley planes are little fluid (in the sense that parts changed slowly over time - it's natural to find examples with bits from more than one type).
The iron has the Sweetheart logo; which means it's from a later date - Type 12 (but as it's a consumable that's entirely understandable). The gap between the "No" and the "4 1/2" would indicate the casting is later (Type 7 rather than Type 6), but the dates on the cap iron and brass nut are from the earlier type.
Does the lateral lever have 2 or 3 dates stamped into it? If it has a third (7-24-88) that would also lean it towards a type 7.
In any event, there's nothing obvious of concern (of it being a "bitsa"). I prefer the low front knob, but they do get broken so may well have been replaced.
Overall, a very nice plane, and I love the feel of the models from this era.
