ariraven

There are bits and pieces (bobins, feet, needles, and things I can not identify) all over the place and I have no idea what belongs to what machine. This is a full list of all the machines:
White Rotary FR3132725
Davis 289951
Singer 10263572 (Steve and ManicMike identified as a Singer 28 thank you!)
Stag Ekectric
Singer AA981706
Singer K761828
Singer 8694687
Singer AM616874
Minnesota D3011812
Singer AB163200
Singer G1194890
Wheeler and Wilson 2457778
Wheeler and Wilson 2269
Singer toy (missing part of machine)
National Sewing Company
Singer A1 quilter and table (do not think it is antique, know it still runs)
HQFusion Handiquilter( have lots of information about this one)
I need to identify models and possible places to sell I would gladly post pictures of all the machines but do not want to overload the board (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/ariraven6/library/ hopefully link will work). Craigslist is not an option, around here no one buys antique machines off of it and quit frankly I do not know if any of the machines run although my father-in-law believes they all work.

oldsewnsew

You might look to see if there is a local quilting circle, and post an ad for their members. It's relatively simple to acquire lot's of old SM's, not so easy to sell them, because those who are really interested, are spread thinly over the whole country. So nationally visible things can work better, (yeah, like Ebay, but no guarantee there either) Is there a museum in your area that might be interested in a tax deductible donation or 2? Can someone take advantage of a tax write off, if you donated them to a thrift store? (PS I'd go for the Davis if I was close)

ariraven

Plan to go to a couple of quilting stores in my area either today or tomorrow appreciate the tip.

Macybaby

The "National Sewing .. " is basically a copy of the Wilcox & Gibbs chainstitch machine. Probably from 1910-1930 range.

A couple of the Singers could fetch $200 plus on eBay - if you are a proven seller. If you are a newbie, that almost always scares some bidders away.

The Minnesota looks like a Davis made machine - it was sold by Sears.

oldsewnsew

Another pushing the line here idea, there us a FB Vintage Sewingors Machine page, one of the moderators ( I think) said its okay to post machines to sell if they are antique/vintage. Check it and query gthem first tho, to be safe.

ArchaicArcane

OK, for identifying Vintage Singers, I have a couple of tips.
1. Always use the number on the front of the machine, not the number on the motor.
2. I posted this in another thread: http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
3. For identification of the major model (if not the specific sub model) via serial number:http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html - be careful with this list though. G2606143 and G260614 would likely be very different machines. (One is a 15 and one is a 27 if memory serves.) The difference is the number of digits after the letter. This also applies for the machines with no letter prefix. 6 digits is not the same as 7 and it's easy to mix them up in the charts. If there are 7 digits in your serial number, head for the bottom of the list.
4. This can also give you an approximate idea of the years of manufacture for the machines as well: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ic-decals.html

nwm50

I wish I could have helped...I was just in your area for a week recently (culpepper,va) but I see u are getting some good help on board.

lmc8

Sent you a PM.

ariraven

Thank you everybody your information has been extremely helpful in my journey to learn about these machines. I also appreciate all of the warm welcomes. I have a feeling this is just the start and by the end I may end up knowing more than I ever thought about these wonderful machines. They all seem to have a personality of their own

manicmike

You mis-spelled grammar above - not relevant, just funny.
If you want to be totally taken in as one of us, try sewing on one of them! Even the Singer 28 is an amazing machine. Slide back the front plate and watch it work. Beautiful stitches and quiet as a mouse.