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I recently picked up a second Victor Z with a serial number of 50,XXX. I have another Z in my collection with a serial number of 20,XXX. Were the serial numbers of the Z mixed in with the Victor I? The Victor Data book lumps the Victor R, Victor Z, and Victor I together. There are slight differences between the two machines such as the turntable and brake.

Thanks, Jerry Blais

Jerry,
Congrats on picking up another Z. I have only found one in all my years of digging. I checked my Z and Vic I. The serial number on the Z is 14048 and the Vic I is 4136. The case style for the early Vic I looks to be the same as the Z. With your Z in the 50,XXX range, I wonder how many were made.
Boy, taking pictures makes me realize that I need to do some dusting.

My Z with the 20,xxx serial number has the bevelled edge turntable and brake that rubs under the turntable like yours. The Z with the 50,xxx serial number has a thick edged turntable with bullet brake. As scarce as a Z seems to be, I suspect the serial numbers are mixed in the the Victor 1 but I have no proof. Jerry Blais

Anyone have any thoughts??? Jerry

Jerry,
Can you post some pictures of your later Z? It would be nice to see the differences.
Thanks,
Ken Brekke

Hi Jerry I have a Victor Z with serial number 6970. And my 2 Victor 1's are 621 and 29270. So who knows.

For what it's worth, my Z is s/n 2674. So far, mine is the oldest!

Here are some photos of my Z with the high serial number. The original horn is being straightened by John D. and should be back shortly. Jerry Blais

My Z is a later one (not as late as Jerry's) serial number 30894. Is still has the beveled turntable but has a later ID plate with nipper on it.

Best Regards, Larry

I have a Z with serial number 52479 with bullet brake a think turntable. I guess I have the "newest" so far

Ron