I picked up a nice Eagle B to play Brown wax. Pretty neat machine. I’m impressed with the sound quality of the small floating reproducer. Here is a video of me playing a 2 minute Gold Molded on it. Enjoy. Oh is there a way to tell when these were made by their serial number?
https://youtu.be/o0ACXLAVA1E
I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
If you post your Eagle's serial number I may be able to help.
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
According to the late Howard Hazelcorn:
"Columbia originally reserved the serial numbers 80,000 - 199,999 for this machine. When this block was filled, numbering continued at 400,000. At approximately 425,000 the patent plate reads 'BX' ."
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"Columbia originally reserved the serial numbers 80,000 - 199,999 for this machine. When this block was filled, numbering continued at 400,000. At approximately 425,000 the patent plate reads 'BX' ."
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
My serial number is 407105.
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
Serial number on the tag. It matches the serial number on the frame.
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
Based upon your Eagle's serial number and its "New York & Paris" decal, I'd date it to late 1900/very early 1901.
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Thanks! I appreciate it!
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You're welcome!
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Re: I bought a Columbia Eagle B.
After I buy the Triumph, I’m aiming at getting one of these. This machine seems to be a staple of collections. And the easiest way to get an 1890s era machine.