Took a chance on a saw from the online auction place we all know. It looked to be a Disston #12 panel saw, but I couldn't tell from the photo, so I bid five bux and came up with what's in the picture.
At 21 1/2 inches it's a curious thing. I detached the handle from the plate, which showed it to be original to the saw. But why would you need a two-handed handle for such a small saw? There's no wheat carving on it, so it's not a #12 or D-12. The number 9 had a handle like this, but with four nuts, not three. So it's not a 9. There's no medallion. The plate isn't significantly taper ground.
I tried to raise the etch, but to no avail. So whose saw is this? I haven't seen any Atkinses or Simmondses with a handle like this. Any suggestions?