kitsykeel

The first one does not look like a 401A to me. Could it be a rocketeer?

Mitch's mom

The first one is either a 403 (the same as a 401 but has to use cams - even for regular zigzag you need the zero cam- instead of built in stitches like the 401a) or a 404 which is a straight stitch only machine.

miriam

The first machine is a Singer 404 the second one is a Japanese 15 clone

Lara122

Hmm. I think I must email her . . . Wouldn't she have gotten the model number off of the machine? oh, maybe she got it from the Manual, and it covers more than one model . . ??

It does look rocketeer ish!

gonna call about the sad one today! I'll keep yall posted.

thanks so much for all of knowledge! I learn so much!!

miriam

try searching Rain's blog for info on identifying sewing machine: http://vssmb.blogspot.com/search/label/201-2

miriam

I do not see a rocketeer.

Lara122

that sad one -- http://charlotte.craigslist.org/atq/3598514519.html

miriam

way over priced for one in that condition - it isn't even all there - offer $5 and tell them to keep the desk....

miriam

my latest 'find' was $10
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Wintersewer

Those all all just good old straight stitch machines. They are very common and usually stitch well. The first cabinet is lovely, though.