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I was looking at the For Sale notice for the very nice P2 that "Zwebie" has placed on eBay. Looking at those photos, and at my P3, I can't for the life of me figure out what the difference is. Can anyone shed any light on this?
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My P3 is the second photo...
Victor P2 Versus P3: What's the Difference?
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JerryVan
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Victor P2 Versus P3: What's the Difference?
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Zwebie
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Re: Victor P2 Versus P3: What's the Difference?
Hi Jerry,
From what I have seen, the P-2 and P-3 are virtually identical machines.
The only difference I have noted is that every P-3 I have seen used the Nickel Support Arm and Bolts.
I think Victor was just using up what they had.
Bob S.
From what I have seen, the P-2 and P-3 are virtually identical machines.
The only difference I have noted is that every P-3 I have seen used the Nickel Support Arm and Bolts.
I think Victor was just using up what they had.
Bob S.
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JerryVan
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Re: Victor P2 Versus P3: What's the Difference?
UPDATE!
A forum member asked to see a photo of my P3 name plate. Here is the message I sent to him...
Well, now you've started something. The model number has a numeral that is not completely formed, I had always made it out to be a "3". However, taking this photo for you makes it look more like a "2" than I had ever seen before. I now believe it's likely a P2! Many thanks for asking about it!
What's more, though it's hard to tell from the auction photos, it appears the example for sale right now may have been stamped with the same faulty "2". The serial numbers are not soooo far apart that the same stamp may have been used.
My name plate....
A forum member asked to see a photo of my P3 name plate. Here is the message I sent to him...
Well, now you've started something. The model number has a numeral that is not completely formed, I had always made it out to be a "3". However, taking this photo for you makes it look more like a "2" than I had ever seen before. I now believe it's likely a P2! Many thanks for asking about it!
What's more, though it's hard to tell from the auction photos, it appears the example for sale right now may have been stamped with the same faulty "2". The serial numbers are not soooo far apart that the same stamp may have been used.
My name plate....
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