This machine is a 28 or 27, not a 127 or 128. The bobbin winder is low and designed to work on the original treadle belt not the hand wheel (as the 127/ 128 would). The riveted 'Singer' plate was frequently used when machines were refurbished during the war. Singer probably was not furnishing decals. This was most likely not refurbished by Singer, but by a dealer. Dealers did repaint/ refurbish machines, since there were not new machines being produced at that time.
Small parts were replaced during the refurbishing, such as needle clamps, spool pins, tension units, motors, even bobbin winders.
These replacement parts can cause confusion when comparing a war refurbished machine with one from after the war.
Also note the tension unit is a manual release, not release when the presser foot is lifted, indicating an early machine.
Cathy
Originally Posted by
irishrose
That machine just doesn't look right. 1) The blackside 128 didn't have a cover on the screw above the needle - just the LaVenezia and 127s had it as far as I know. 2) The Singer plate rather than a decal. The machine looks so shiny compared with mine, but mine has the black accessories so that may be the difference there.