Need help identifying this machine
 

Hope someone can ID this machine from the photos. The seller doesn't know what he has. Thanks in advance:shock:[ATTACH=CONFIG]548682[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]548683[/ATTACH]

It's a model 66 with what looks like a less than ideal light fitting. Some have a groove or indentation for the light braket that fits on with a single screw, some take a round fitting piece that goes behind the chromed plate and is hold in place by the chromed scew. I'm not sure what your machine is suppose to take, it might just need a bit of ajusting too, tightening up a screw. It has a drop in bobbin case, very easy to replace bobbins, a solid machine, and very smooth running when cleaned, oiled and sorted out.

It is a Singer Model 66 Redeye. You can get a free manual download at ISMACS.com. This is the machine I would like to find for my DGD. They are virtually indestructible and parts are widely available. They go from $30 to over $100, depending on condition. This was a treadle originally and there is probably a flat metal plate on the light, which goes under the round, embossed plate on the back. Probably needs adjusting. If it runs and sews, you probably have a durable machine. Let your pocketbook be your guide.

The 66 was in production for a very long time and there were literally millions made. This is the most numerous of the Singer family. They aren't particularly valuable. The lovely decals are the big draw, along with the large throat area. It uses a 66 bobbin and they come in plastic or metal. The metal ones are probably a better fit. The light isn't a real problem. I recommend the plug style, LED, lights with the magnets from the internet for under $15, which are less than replacement vintage lights and give off 4 more times the light anyway. This machine could wear out 4 ladies in its lifetime, maybe more. They are easy to work on and good ones to learn to repair. I would recommend it.

Thank you so much to all!!!!