Where do I find the model number on a Singer vintage sewing machine. the number on the base of the machine is AF051311.

1950s. Good luck trying to get parts. It is a rare make

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Older Singers generally do not show the model number--the Serial number determines the model.

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Value is very subjective, based on its visual and operating condition, its rarity, the accessories included, where it is located, and how many/few of the model were made. Ultimately, it all boils down to what someone is willing to pay. However, history has shown thousands of Singer machines were manufactured and there are still a lot of those available or in existence. Therefore, you can probably search for recently sold or currently listed machines to see their price.

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It's not likely you are going to find a manual for a vintage Singer. However, the older Singers didn't change a lot from one model to the next, so you should be able to find information on multiple web sites and videos that would be helpful.

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There are tons of diagrams, web sites and videos about older Singer sewing machines. A lot of them are very similar, so finding information for one will most likely be beneficial.

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If it is the K number, there were 20,000 machines made. So, the likelihood is that there are still a lot of them around. Value is very subjective based on several things including the physical and mechanical condition, accessories included, rarity of the model, etc. FWIW, it seems that the wood cabinets really don't appear to add much, if anything, to the value.

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Make + Model

NOTE: vintage Singer sewing machines usually have only a serial number and any information will be based on that number.

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Difficult to tell without a photo. On vintage Singers, it was a serial number. Newer models, it could be a model number.

Search the internet. Sometimes used manuals can be found for sale. Also look for internet groups for your make/model machine, ie Yahoo. Group members are usually very helpful with sewing repair questions.

You really need to locate the serial number for your machine.

Valuation is really based on a lot of items--working condition, visual condition, accessories included, item's location, and most of all, how much someone is actually willing to pay. Vintage Singer sewing machines are common since so many of them were made. However, there are some models that are more coveted than others, ie Featherweight.

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