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Can anyone here identify what this crank belongs to for certain? It's just about 1 inch from the winding end, 2 and about 7/16th on the handle part and 1 ½ inches from the wooden handle in. I'm thinking Columbia?

Thanks!

Sean

It looks like the type used on the open works Columbia machines, like the AU.
Dave

These are nicknamed the "Fall Off Crank", because as the motor rotates the crank will fall off the winding shaft. Definitely Columbia. If it is original, these are quite valuable.
Brad

Thanks, it's definitely an original crank.

Sean