sak658

I have the opportunity to purchase a Singer Sewing machine in cabinet, but all I know is the number they gave me is K7319455...Could someone tell me about this machine...they want $100 for it...any info would be appreciated...
Thanks

J Miller

That "K" number looks like the serial number. Without more info or a pic or three of the machine I can't comment on weather or not it's a good buy.

Joe

SteveH

According to the ISMACS listing

Serial numbers K317001 through K337000 was a 20,000 unit build order of Model 15's that was begun on June 23rd, 1902. The next order for 15's on the K listing was August 15th. This machine would have been built between those dates.

EDIT: for a Model 15 to be worth $100 to ME it would have to be in pretty good shape.

Cari-in-Oly

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for a Model 15 to be worth $100 to ME it would have to be in pretty good shape.[/QUOTE]

Ditto. 15s are very common, it'd have to be a doozy to interest me at that price. But that's me. If it makes your heart go pitter patter and you can afford it, that's your decision to make.

Cari

manicmike

Make sure they didn't give you the motor serial number. All Kilbowie (Scotland) motors had a number that looks like that.

miriam

I agree with Steve it should be in serviced condition

lovelyl

And the cabinet in very good condition...

Rodney

If it is a 1902 Singer 15 it should be in a treadle. It's possible it was installed in an electric cabinet at some point. $100 isn't completely unreasonable for a model 15 in a treadle if they're in decent shape. Mr Cheap saying $100 might be ok? I must not be feeling well.
15s tend to be a little higher priced than some models. They are a common machine though. They were made for a very long time.
Rodney
Without pictures of the actual machine it's impossible to even make a guess at the value.

tessagin

Have you seen what it looks like? You say all you know it the serial number they gave you. I would want to see some up close and personal detailed pics.

OurWorkbench

I would want more information than just a serial number. Serial numbers can be hard to read, let alone go on the number alone to base a purchase on. Even if the serial number is correct (and not some other part number) there have been SOME errors in the serial number lists. Granted the errors are probably minimal. I encountered a machine in a thrift store and looked up the serial number and knowing the problems with some "G" numbers I quadruple checked and the model listed for the serial number I was looking at was not the actual model of the machine I was looking at. I wish I had either taken a picture or written it down.

Rodney's and Joe's avatars are similar to the model 15 Singers. The tension assembly is on the nose. If it is a 15 from 1902ish it would only have a screw to adjust the stitch length. As mentioned above if it is from that era it would be a treadle. Decals (both style & condition) could also be an influencing factor in determining 'worth' of machine.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.