Marsh No. 2 (M2 / M2-C)

Maker	H.C. Marsh Tool Co.
Model	No. 2 (M2 / M2-C)
Type	Smoothing plane
Origin	USA
Production period	ca. 1915–1927
Dating confidence	medium
In collection	1 purchase

What it is

H.C. Marsh Tool Co., Rockford, Illinois. The M2 (flat sole) and M2-C (corrugated sole) models are characterised by heavy castings. Produced ca. 1915–1927. A rare maker outside the main Stanley/Record/Sargent axis — catalogue rarity ★★★.

Dating

Production 1915–1927 per available catalogue records. M2 vs. M2-C depends on the presence of sole corrugation. Precise dating within this period requires comparison with Marsh Tool Co. production catalogues.

Open questions

M2 or M2-C (corrugated sole)?
Logo on iron or casting?
Complete?