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    Old 10-09-2013, 08:55 AM
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    I have the chance to buy this machine. This is the only picture and all I know is in the picture it does work and seller says it is portable. It looks small although I have nothing to go on.
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    Old 10-09-2013, 09:30 AM
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    I don't know what machine it is but check if needles and bobbins are still available. Check that the tension spring mechanism is good because parts may be difficult to find.
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    Old 10-09-2013, 10:02 AM
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    the base makes me think it is a variety of the Sewhandy (not the toy but the actual sewing machine)

    I have never seen a gorilla one, but since they were pre WWII, it could have been "refurbished" during the time they were not selling new machines.

    Front pics are just about a must to give real ID
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    Old 10-10-2013, 12:31 PM
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    Never seen a machine like that but it looks interesting....
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    Old 10-10-2013, 05:03 PM
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    I don't have a clue!
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    Old 10-11-2013, 08:36 AM
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    Got hold of front view.
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    Old 10-11-2013, 05:28 PM
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    i think it is a sewing machine ....lol
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    Old 10-12-2013, 03:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by yel
    i think it is a sewing machine ....lol
    Mmmmmmm so do I.
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    Old 10-13-2013, 03:09 PM
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    Sure looks interesting. Hope you can get it for a good price.
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