The motor on mine has 11 53 which is November 1953 and my manual is dated 1953 so I'm quessing late 1953 early 1954. There are no charts that I know of to date the Necchis but on the Necchi sewing machine club members are asked to list thier machines and serial numbers and if they know when thiers where made. You might be able to go by that and get an estimate on when your's was made.
Judy
Originally Posted by irishrose
Thank you, Ohio Star. I was sure those had something to do with oiling because of their placement, but was puzzled as to how to apply the oil. Oh, yes, she proudly says "Made in Italy' on the post. The BF would predate the BU, plus mine is not a zigzag machine. Do you know how old yours is? I am aware of the clearance isssue as my go to machine is an Elna SU made in Switzerland back when they were doing it right, too.
When the Necchi sews as perfect as I know she will, I am going to sell the Singer 128. I don't need an overabundance of sewing machines.