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Title: stanley / bailey transistionals
Post by: bird on October 13, 2016, 04:33:05 PM

Did stanley / bailey ever have transitionals without a marking on the toe?
Well, that's all I've got.... shortest post ever by bird!

Title: Re: stanley / bailey transistionals
Post by: lptools on October 13, 2016, 07:35:39 PM

Hello, Bird. I looked at John Walter's book, that has a Type Study by Roger K. Smith. If I am reading this correctly, Type 1 Boston Bailey 1867-1869, No markings on toe end. Type 2 Boston-New Britain (Stanley) 1869 only All features of Type 1 except Eagle Trademark now stamped on toe end (no number). Other traits define the Type 1, (iron stamp, no lateral, right hand thread adjustment wheel), to name a few. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: stanley / bailey transistionals
Post by: bird on October 14, 2016, 05:03:52 PM

thanks, dear, I'll have to dig them out and see what's what!
cheers
jenny bird