Singer bought at auction.
#1
Hi, I might have to post a pic but wondering if you all might let me know if worth trying to find cord. I bought a Singer sewing machine in a 70's cabinet, folds down in it, could not find a model number but when I opened the top where the thread sits, it has 174506 on it. It is a two tone brown. I got it for $5.00. It was plenty dirty, cleaned it up but has on cord. Can anyone tell me about this machine? I can post at picture later tonight if I need to. Thanks so much
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Here's where to look for model numbers. This confuses me. I have a 533 Stylist passing through my hands that has the number on the column. The owner told me that it was bought new in 1978. This indicates it's a 1960s machine. Hmmm.
http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-model-numbers
http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-model-numbers
#5
Could you post a picture? I think it would help a lot!
I'm not sure of the serial number.
The serial number would most probably have letters at the beginning.
A two tone brown could be several different models.
301 / 401/ 404 / 500a / etc etc etc :)
At any rate.. $5 ?!?!? WOW!
I'm not sure of the serial number.
The serial number would most probably have letters at the beginning.
A two tone brown could be several different models.
301 / 401/ 404 / 500a / etc etc etc :)
At any rate.. $5 ?!?!? WOW!
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 662
I read that when Singer stopped putting the serial number on the bed in front of the column, they started putting the model number on the column. Look for a number on the column below the stitch length adjustment. The number you found is a part number.
Any Singer dealer should be able to get a cord for you once you determine the model number.
Any Singer dealer should be able to get a cord for you once you determine the model number.
#7
By looking on ebay, my machine looks like a 401 A 1957 model but mine is just a straight stitch. Every one that appears on ebay is zig zag. Anyone know if this is 40lA, did they make both kinds? Thanks
#8
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Originally Posted by manley
By looking on ebay, my machine looks like a 401 A 1957 model but mine is just a straight stitch. Every one that appears on ebay is zig zag. Anyone know if this is 40lA, did they make both kinds? Thanks
Enjoy your machine!
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