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    Old 09-17-2011, 11:59 AM
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    Can anyone tell me where to find the serial # on the 301 sewing machine? Just picked one up at a yard sale for $10, is that a good price?
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:00 PM
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    Yes that's a fantastic price. Don't know where to find the number though..
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:02 PM
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    no serials on it
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:06 PM
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    "Singer did not keep records of actual serial number dates of manufacture for the 301 and 301A as they did with early Singer models. They only used a batch of Serial Numbers, NA-1951, NB-1956, NC-1961. What this means is we must gather our own information to come up with a serial number year of issue. With data I collected over the years from owners of the Singer 301, 301A, 401A, 403A, 500A and 503A I was able to create a year of issue of when our 301 and 301A was issued or manufactured."

    got thisinformation from the attached link:

    http://singer301.com/dating/default.html
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:06 PM
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    Wow, what a deal!!! I paid a lot more for mine :D

    Here's a good website for you

    http://singer301.com/dating/default.html


    It's a great machine!!! :thumbup:
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:06 PM
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    Haha Barb, you beat me to it~!! :D
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:07 PM
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    on that link...if you scroll down, there is a picture that shows you where to look for information to date it.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:14 PM
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    Sorry I can't help you with dating your 301 but, you paid a teriffic price for it. :thumbup: :)
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    Haha Barb, you beat me to it~!! :D
    I ate my Wheaties this morning!
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    Old 09-17-2011, 12:34 PM
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    The # is on the bottom of my machine about under the needle area. Turn the machine upside down. You'll love your little machine.
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