Victor M Diamond in the Rough

[MikeB]

Just picked up this early Victor M. I have not done a thing to it.

My observations:

The cabinet needs work but can be saved.
I think the horn is an older repro, but please correct me if I'm wrong. I think I have an original horn that would work.
I think that the traveling arm is also a repro.
The reproducer is a later triangular hole one that has a long throat conversion.
It's missing the bullet brake.
Crank is a repro.

But...
The motor runs and looks good to me.
Has the original record hold-down screw.

One day, I hope to post "after" pictures....

[oliver]

Hi Mike,

A beauty! I may be wrong but from the images, the cabinet looks like it's structurally sound. I only see some finish loss and a missing corner column. Cosmetically, I think once you find the two missing pieces (brake, column), re-felt the turntable and install your original horn , you'll have a fine machine.

Congratulations.

Oliver

[Curt A]

Oliver's right... it should turn out great. My pre-dog M has a long throat Concert reproducer and was in similar shape when I got it and missing a column. I made a replacement column using the measurements from one of the originals and it turned out great. The dealer label inside is a definite plus...

[ColoradoPhonograf]

Mike,

I've dealt with several Victor M's over the years. I've discovered cabinet variations that changed with time. Take measurements of the height of the case before you decide on corner columns. There are variations on this model.

D.Edwards