Stanley No 4 1/2 Smoother type 18 - sharp

Stanley Bailey No 4 1/2 smoothing plane. Iron is 2 3/8" wide. Heavier and wider than a No 4. This is a type 18 1946-1947 so it has a hardwood knob and tote which I touched up the finish on. Iron is sharp and sole was flattened but it did not need much. Ready to make shavings. The lever cap is a type 16 but the only difference between it and the type 18 is the casting mark (patent no.) on the back side. The iron has a "444" stamp which means its from Q4 1944. Iron is close to new length.

See the pictures. Japanning is extremely good on only a few small missing spots here and there. Very good condition overall. Most of the nickel is gone off the lever cap.

Happy to answer questions