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Stanley Bailey No. 2C – Type 6/7 Transitional Era (1890s–1900s)
This listing is for an authentic Stanley Bailey No. 2C, the highly sought‑after 7-inch smoothing plane featuring the corrugated sole and early casting characteristics associated with the Type 6/7 transitional period. These early No. 2C planes were produced in very limited quantities, and examples with correct early castings and the two‑groove frog receiver are significantly harder to find than later production.Key Features:• Early No. 2 casting — “No 2” cast on the front boss
• Corrugated sole — desirable collector variant
• Two‑groove frog receiver — Type 7 feature, earliest grooved frog era
• Type 6/7 transitional configuration — early geometry, early casting, pre‑modern production
• Blank lever cap — period replacement, common on user‑grade No. 2s
• All parts present and correct for No. 2 size
Condition:
Plane shows normal age wear consistent with early production. Sole is true, frog seats properly, adjuster moves freely, and the tote/knob are solid. Blade and chipbreaker are correct No. 2 size. Ready for tuning or display.Collector Notes:
The No. 2 is one of the smallest and most desirable Bailey bench planes. Corrugated versions are significantly rarer. Early Type 6/7 examples with the grooved frog and early casting pattern consistently sell at a premium.
