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    Old 07-22-2015, 08:26 AM
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    Default What is a non-Featherweight Singer 221?

    I saw this on one of the local CL and it got me wondering what it is. The serial number indicates that it is a 221, but it is not a Featherweight (looks like a 99 to me, but I am not that great at IDing machines yet). Everything I googled with Singer 221 brings me straight back to the FW. It certainly is not priced like a FW.
    http://ventura.craigslist.org/atq/5099108006.html

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    Old 07-22-2015, 08:32 AM
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    The serial number was written down wrong or the chart was read wrong. That is absolutely a 99.
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    Old 07-22-2015, 08:34 AM
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    There are occasional mistakes found in Singers' records. Definitely a 99.

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    Old 07-23-2015, 04:15 AM
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    Such a pretty little machine. Hope it finds a good home!!
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    Old 07-23-2015, 08:45 AM
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    I've misread more than one serial number. It's definitely a 99. It is missing the knee control and lever. It's been wired with a regular foot pedal instead.
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