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Columbia Eagle Serial Number
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:46 pm
by randymullx
Is there a way to estimate the date of manufacture of a Columbia Eagle based on the serial number? Mine is 158968 which is on the plate at the back of the machine. There is a place for a number on the belt cover but it is blank.
Thanks
Re: Columbia Eagle Serial Number
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:23 pm
by phonogfp
Unfortunately, there is no precise dating method for Eagles, but your serial number suggests the 2nd half of 1898.
George P.
Re: Columbia Eagle Serial Number
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:26 pm
by TinfoilPhono
Adding to what George said, on uncased Eagles ($10) the serial number was stamped on the belt cover. Cased Eagles ($12) had the number only on the plate mounted to the base, with the belt cover left blank. Evidently cased Eagles were far more popular since they vastly outnumber the uncased version.
Re: Columbia Eagle Serial Number
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:19 pm
by randymullx
Thanks to you both for the great information !!
Re: Columbia Eagle Serial Number
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:28 pm
by phonogfp
You're very welcome!
George P.