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I didn't realize that, I thought they were making the 29K71 and the blue 29K171 at the same time and thought there must be some sort of difference between them, thanks for that.

thanks Constabulary for getting back to me, sorry it's taken me so long, just had a few dramas after posting but all good now. Was wanting to date a machine I wanted to buy but ended up finding another one closer (1600 k's away), which I picked up a couple of days ago and was told it was bought new in 1974 (serial FA349437). Be interesting to compare parts as you suggested but I haven't done that yet but now I've got one it doesn't really matter. Can't wait to get some new needles and proper size thread and use it. Also have to spend a few days going through all the old posts on here, so much info. Thanks for your help

Hi, does anybody have any info on singer 29k171 FA serial numbers, just trying to date a machine and can't find it on the ISMACS serial number data charts. Would anybody know how many years the baby blue professional models were made and is there any difference between the black 29k71 and the blue 171 ? Better, worse or the same ?