Macybaby

Is yours the Boat Shuttle or Bullet shuttle version? On Needlebar Picture Gallery, they refer to the bullet shuttle version as Model A type 1, though sometimes what Needlebar has on that site is their internally developed naming system.

J Miller

Cathy,

Bullet shaped shuttle. According to the page SteveH posted that fits with the NewHome New Model version.

Joe

Macybaby

I found a manual for the bullet shuttle model- unfortunately the seller wants way, way too much money than I can justify for it.

mine has serial number 883220 (provided the slide is original)

From previous discussion, I think Farmhousesewer has the older (boat shuttle) version.

J Miller

In the overall scheme of things our two machines aren't too far apart serial number wise.

I took a quick look at the Smithsonian manual SteveH posted the link to and looks pretty close. I haven't really read it because I want to print it first. Then read it. Easier on my eyes than the monitor.

Unfortunately I don't have enough ink in the printer.

I agree, some people just want way too much for their manuals.

Joe

Tink's Mom

Joe, you found a real good one! Congrats on finding a pre-1900 treasure!!

Farmhousesewer

Both mine are bullet shuttles.

I thought they were Model A Type-1 also and did not have a shuttle but 2 bobbins for first head.Carrier definitely not boat.