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My guess is that it was replated, for the reasons that JerryVan gives, and at about the same time the case was (harshly) refinished.

not to hijack the thread, but do you need to replace the needles on these older victor machines?

phonograph guy3435 wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:56 am not to hijack the thread, but do you need to replace the needles on these older victor machines?

Yes. You replace the needle with every play, just like the later machines.

thanks