B65-340 FLEXIBLE SOLE PLANE. Evans Patent. Often mistaken for the later and more common Stanley No. 13, this plane was patented by George Evans of Maine in 1862 and manufactured by R.H. Mitchell. This is the uncommon variation with the brass plate with Evans' and Mitchells' names soldered to the side; patent date on the lever cap screw. Humphreysville cutter, spalled, and with some pitting. Japanning intact. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 150-300