Stanley Marking Gage No. 65

Stanley Marking Gage No. 65 Type 1 (2)

Stanley Marking Gage No. 65 Type 1  (2)

Stanley Marking Gage No. 65 Type 2  (2)

Manufactured (1): 1863 to 1989
Patents(1) : Justus Traut's 8/5/1873 (adjustable point), Traut's 10/22/1872 (face plate shoe), Rippons's 10/17/1950 (Design   Patent for triabgluar Head),  Rippoons's 12/18/19511 (construction)
Dimensions(1): 8 inches long
Construction(1): Boxwood , brass trim and thumbscrew
Finish(1): Laeqeured
Average Price(1): $5 to $50
Type 2: $5 to $30 (circa  1949 and Later)
Note(1): Trianglur shaped head and bar starting in 1949. Later models were made in beech.

Sources:1. Walter, John . "Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value",   2nd Edition, 19962. Stanley No 65 Type 1 and 2,  Tool Collection of Gordon Muster . Very Fine Condition 