Originally Posted by
amcatanzaro
it's actually 127 from 1892. They said they were having trouble figuring out the model.
The 127 wasn't made prior to about 1910, but the S/N puts it at 1892. It probably started life as a 27, and when refurbished they "modernised" it into a 127 (high bobbin winder and shuttle eject button).
Not surprising they were confused: So was I.