Mickey2

Model 66 has a drop in bobbin case and it's very easy to use and operate it. Only the very early 66 had back clamp fitting for the presser feet. It was introduced in 1900 and the back clamp version just a couple of years into production before they switched to side clamp. As late as 1929 you can be pretty sure the side clamp presser bar is all original. I think it was considered their top model until the 201 was introduced abit into the 1930s. It's a sturdy, dependable machine, when oiled and clean it runs and sitches very smoothly. It runs lighter than a 201 for some reason. The machine and cabinet in the add is what I call very nice condition. All the gold decals are there, a few signs of wear, but it looks clean and generally intact. The wood has a few stains on the top and I assume it can easily be improved up on with the right polish. If you work a bit on it you can get the finish nearly flawless.

I payed $80 dollar for my 201 in the simplest cabinet, not nearly as nice as the 66 in question. The machine needed quite a bit of cleaning and a few replacement parts to run again. Treadles go for anything from give away and up to about $180 in my area. Much more than that and it has to be something special. If you can thread up the machine and make a stitch sample that is enough to take a chance on this machine. ame sure the bobbin case is there, any thing on a 66 can be sorted out with out spending much money and this 66, at least when it's in reasonable condition. In this case everything looks very good. You can probably get the threadle part running again. It looks like some parts are missing, probably removed when converted to electric. I have to admit I like motor and light, I'm only used to electrical machines. A cast iron straight stitcher is my favorite machine to work on.