Look What I Got
 

A beautiful Viking Sewing Machine 6430 in a lovely oak cabinet. It was given to me by an elderly man who brought it for his wife in May of 1975 for her birthday. It has all the cams and attachments. The sad thing is his wife passed away in June of 75 and only used the machine a few times. He never parted with it until now.

What a lovely gift - the machine and the cabinet are beautiful.

That is a wonderful machine! Are all of the buttons and knobs free turning?

Dayle

Beautiful, beautiful cabinet and the machine is beautiful also. You will have many good sewing hours on this beauty.

Love the cabinet.

What a nice guy. I think he needs a quilt as a "Thank You".

What a wonderful gift. Will be difficult to repay but a quilt could be a nice momento!

That man must think a lot of you to part with this. A beautiful machine and cabinet. :)

oh what a treasure...lucky you!

WOW, what a good find! :) ENJOY!

Lucky you. Hopefully it hasn't suffered any damage from neglect.

Knowing the story behind this machine will make it all the more special to you. Congrats.

How awesome!!!

That machine is a real work horse.. It will give you many, many years of use. You are a lucky lady.

Wow, are you lucky!!!

It's a beautiful cabinet, they don't make them like that anymore!!

How lucky you are, what a beauty. Have fun with her.

Hey that looks just like the my mom had in the 70's I used to get in trouble tinking with it lol.It really does look like it.I was just a teenager then now I am an older girl 49 lol I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it.

Oh, that is just beautiful. I think a quilt is in order for the kindhearted gentleman.

What a beautiful machine and cabinet! Like having a "new" old machine!

If not, it would be worth your time to join the Yahoo group (Viking Sewing Machines pre-1980) to find a list of experienced and reputable repairmen to bring this beauty back to life. They are real workhorses and produces the loveliest stitches. There is a wealth of info available through the group and the moderator is an old sewing machine guy (OSMG) with years of experience.

And the cabinet is gorgeous too!

You have been blessed! You must be someone very special!

When I finally parted with my mothers Elna, which was the same vintage, I felt much best because I gave it to someone who would love it. I'll bet that this man feels the same way. Try and make him something with it - soon- to show him how much you will love it, too!

That is really a great gift! Viking sewing machines are workhorses and the old ones were really made well.

Very nice!!!!

Great treasure and touching story.

Congrats on such a great gift. I bought my first Viking in 1976 and it looks a lot like yours. Mine didn't have a cabinet but I've used it over the years and still have it. I taught my daughter how to sew on it and my granddaughter. I have a newer one now but still use the '76 now and then. Enjoy it.... it will give you some beautiful sewing and quilting.

what a wonderful gift to you ..Enjoy!! maybe take him out to lunch a few times to thank him, I would even make him a quilt too ..

How lucky for you!

Beautiful machine and cabinet. You are very fortunate. Love it. I love the old Vikings and you will, too.

What a sad story for this gentleman ,but how nice that he gave it to you, looks like a beauty. The cabinet is a treasure in it's self.
by the way is that bottle on the floor a lost medication?(: thanks for sharing.

That machine looks like my Viking I have. One of my kids lost one of the cams. Mine is in a cabinet very much like that one except I have drawers on both sides. It is also a double leaf extension table and free arm.

I have this same machine, oh what a work horse it is. Compared to the machines of today, this machine is built like a mack truck. I have had mine, bought used, for 30 years, it is in a suitcase not a beautiful cabinet like yours though. You will truly love sewing on it. What a lovely thing for this gentleman to do to gift it to you. Congratulations!

God bless you and the man who gave you that. It sure is great

I want an older Elna so badly. I can't believe you parted with your mom's. I found a green one but the store where it is doesn't have a price tag for it and the gal hasn't gotten around to pricing it yet. I'm going nuts waiting on her. I'm afraid someone will swoop in and buy it out from under me. Oh well, there are always others. That was nice of you to let yours go to a loving home.

Oh he must think a lot of you.

What a very special gift.

Beautiful!!!

Wow, she is a Beauty!!! What a lovely gesture. I hope you have lots of creative fun with it.