Vintage Stanley #4 plane c1970

RECORD, 9” long

Made and purchased in England

RECORD 04 on base

Blade is stamped RECORD,  ” best crucible cast tungsten steel” - SURAFCE RUST ON EXPOSED AREAS

Plane has light rust patina as unused in a tool box for decades

NO cleaning or polishing has been done

Blade advance screw and the lever to angle blade both work well

Rear handle [as for so many, due to way the grain runs across not along the handle] broken in the usual place.  

Otherwise the wood  [front knob and handle] in original, unrestored and used condition]

Had planned to do a full restoration job, but too many projects on the go

SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION