Item S8 - Bay
State (Fitchburg, MA) No. 74 Carcase Saw.
This
distinctive saw is one not seen to often, especially in the super condition of
this example. The saw has an open beech wood handle, with two nickel plate
brass saw screws and has no damage except for small hang hole bored at the top
of the handle hold. The blade has an edge length of nearly 18 inches and tapers
from a 3 depth at the heel to 1at the toe. It is clean without tarnish or
stain. There is a light stamp on the blade, Bay State Mfg. Co. (in an arc),
over 74. And Fitchburg, MA. The filing is abou 8ppi, and it is sharp. The
saw shows little sign of use. Fine.
Price - $50.00