Antique Stanley Bailey 14" No5C Corrugated Type 16 Jack Plane Pre-WWII c 1933-41

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View Antique Stanley Bailey 14" No5C Corrugated Type 16 Jack Plane Pre-WWII c 1933-41 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Based on a detailed part analysis, this plane is a definitive Type 16, manufactured in the USA between 1933 and 1941. It features the highly desirable corrugated sole ("C" model), which reduces friction when sliding across resinous woods. Vintage Stanley Bailey No 5C Corrugated Jack Plane Type 16 Pre-WWII c.1933-1941Item SpecificsBrand: StanleyOriginal/Reproduction: Vintage OriginalCountry/Region of Manufacture: United StatesModel No: No. 5CLength: 14 InchesSole Type: CorrugatedBased on a detailed part analysis, this plane is a definitive Type 16, manufactured in the USA between 1933 and 1941. It features the highly desirable corrugated sole ("C" model), which reduces friction when sliding across resinous woods.Key Features & Collector Dating Indicators:Era: Type 16 (c. 1933–1941) — Authentic pre-war craftsmanship.Lever Cap: Features the classic bold "STANLEY" logo text with original orange-painted background accents and the correct patent-era kidney-shaped hole.Adjustment Mechanism: Includes the correct large 1-1/4" brass adjustment wheel with straight parallel knurling, a signature marker of pre-war Type 16 production lines.Body Markings: Stamped "No 5" behind the front knob and "BAILEY" on the heel.Condition Report ("As-Found"):This plane is being sold in authentic, unrestored "as-found" condition, making it a perfect weekend project for a tool collector or an active woodworker looking for a premium user tool.Metalwork: The cast iron body is structurally sound with no apparent cracks, welds, or repairs to the mouth or side walls. There is uniform surface rust and patina across the sole and sides as pictured, which will easily clean up with Evapo-Rust or lapping.Japanning: The original black finish on the bed shows expected wear from age but remains substantially intact.Woodwork: The front knob and rear tote are original dark hardwood. Both show honest wear, minor scuffs, and finish loss from decades of workshop use, but are solid.Blade/Iron: Includes the original iron assembly. The cutting edge has typical surface rust and will require a standard regrind and sharpening before use.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the cosmetic condition for yourself. The tool is sold exactly as pictured.I have more tools up for sale. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Planes. Brand: Stanley.

Brand

Stanley

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Country of Origin

United States

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