Originally Posted by BoJangles
Billy here are the pictures. This machine is in great shape. The number is 3171412 -- I sent a picture, but hard to read with my camera -- I couldn't get a clear picture.
The bobbin winder is just kinda stuck on the back -- not sure how to work it -- it must attach to the main belt?
The tension disk is on the front on the machine towards the top. The front of the machine has decals instead of a face plate. I have no idea how to thread this machine.
The bobbin is very narrow and just slides over a little handle into the bobbin case -- the bobbin does not have a removable case.
Very interesting!
Nancy
This is not a 1879 machine.....its around 1910.
You have a VERY NICE Singer 9W!!! I have one to but it is not as perfect as yours. The machine was made from left over parts from Wheeler and Wilson when Singer bought them out. A very nice and rare machine!!
The needles are hard to come by and are expensive but it takes a Boye 18.
Here is mine and I have not even cleaned it up yet but I lover her!!
Billy