Denis Hancock 

The iron says Stanley #9 1/2, and the general profile of the plane
matches most photos.  The Stanley B&G page did not show the particular 
type of lever cap I have.  It does not actually have a lever, and it
fastens to the plane body with a knurled knob similar to the one that
tightens the adjustable throat.  There is a lateral adjustment lever for
the iron, and the adjustable throat uses a cam to move the front part of
the sole back and forth.  The lever cap has a rectangular depression
that holds a yellow label that says it is a Stanley 9 1/2, but this
label popped off rather easily.  All other features of this plane are
seemingly normal for Stanley #9 1/2 block planes.  
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Denis,
If you take a closer look at the Stanley trademark on the iron it will most
likely say Made In England.  This would date it to post 1960 (or I think
'67).  If it says Made In USA then it is just prior to that. Also look
closely at the color of the paint, it will probably be dark blue.

-jm
John & Teressa Marshall
          Beaverton, OR
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