Blackberry

This is a listing on CL for a 301 for $140. Has someone repainted this machine or did Singer make a 301 in this color?

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/hsh/5656556875.html

Lauri

tessagin

I like the color. They also have it listed as an "antique". I overlook words like that. For the price and if it runs or not, I'd go get it. Take some one with you. I would save/print the photo to compare. If it were closer, I'd be looking into it.

quiltsRfun

The 301 and featherweight are often repainted.

Mariposa

Either way, I'd go get it!

MFord

It's just a trick of the lighting - that's the typical beige machine. Good price, though, with the case.

sewbizgirl

That's one of the original colors it came in. Long bed, too.... score!

jbj137

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*** I think it is ORIGINAL but the lighting is making the color off.
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*** Good deal
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leonf

Is the 301 aluminum?

maryrose67

Yes, the 301 has an aluminum head, weighs about 16 pounds, metal gears, slant needle. I love sewing on mine. It's a nice, simple ,straight stitch machine. IMO, one of the best vintage sewing machine made by Singer.

cashs_mom

I don't have much comparison, but I like my 301. It's a great straight stitch machine