Stanley #5C corrugated-sole jack plane, type 19 (1948-61)

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This one has a painted hardwood front knob and tote.  They appear to be original.   Japanning in the bed is around 95%; nickel plating on the lever cap is only about 50%, but that’s not unusual.   There is a patch of fairly deep pitting on the right side of the plane, just behind where the frog sits (pictured).  There is a similar patch of pitting on the sole,  in roughly the same “latitude” as the pitting on the side.   I’m guessing the plane was stored badly, but I don’t think the pitting will affect use in the slightest.   Because it ain’t purty, I’ve priced it to sell…..