Originally Posted by amyjo
Hi, I just got DH to open the closet door (stuck) so I could dig out this machine. I have looked in different places and contacted Singer. It has a plate on the front under the reverse that says AL850005 the little plate above it says 15-. Underneath it has stamped into the bed the words MADE IN USA, a large # 8, and these numbers 125255 also made by SIMANCO. I am sending some pics for you to look at.
Amyjo, you have a Singer Model 15, allotted on October 15, 1954. That is a very nice machine. The 15 drops its feed dogs for free motion quilting, has reverse, and a stitch regulator. That machine will out last you, your kids, and grandkids! Simanco, just means Singer Manufacturing Company. You should clean that machine up and use it - the 15 is a very desirable machine to own.
Nancy