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Longshot really, I have a very nice HMV 150, which plays extremely well. However it is missing it auto brake and the actuation lever that fits the tone arm. The 150 was fitted with the No6 silent auto brake which was, I believe, a Columbia part, quite different from the HMV brake on the 130.
Should by any remote chance Some one has one of a 150 basket case, please let me now.
Thank

Roger

That sounds like the HMV 150 which I sold at the CLPGS Malvern members auction recently. The autobrake, which appears to be unique to the 150, had been removed by a previous owner and I was unable to source the correct replacement.
It is good to hear that you are pleased with the machine, and I hope that you find the elusive autobrake soon.

Roger.

Yes it certainly is. A friend of mine bid on it for me. It was between the 150 and the 130 but not both as I haven’t the room! I think the 130 went for £15, I would have slept in the shed to make room for it at that price.
The 150 has its original horn cloth and in good order, considering it did not have the wire mesh of the 130.
It sounds terrific, so pleased with her.
Roger

I had one, even though they are uncommon in the U.S. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it, as it was one of the best playing table top models I have heard.
I still miss it...