Originally Posted by jlhmnj

Jeanette,

Minnesota sewing machines were made by at least 5 different makers and Minnesota A by 3. Best to share a photo with shuttle supplier to make sure you both have the same Minnesota A or else it's a coin toss whether you get the right one. Here's an article on Minnesota machines which were sold by Sears:

http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html

Good Luck
Jon