Originally Posted by irishrose

The lady I brought home today is not as old as I thought. Her model number is AK867407 which the Singer site indicates she was born in 1952. I can't believe they were using shuttles in a machine that late. On the back it says
Cat#8Z9-B
SS AU52-16-1

That one is a 128 you have there with the Blackside finish and a quite desirable machine to own! The condition looks to be immaculate and when you clean the machine be careful not to damage the finish on the Blackside parts. They are very hard to come by in good condition.

Billy