Landis model 77 stitcher. Other than shoes what can it be used for

[AlZilla]

I have no authoritative answer on the question of lubricants. But I can say that lots and lots of people use kerosene for an initial clean down on sewing machines, followed by sewing machine oil. In the olden days of yore, people would put a quart of diesel fuel in their crankcase and run it a while before changing their oil.

I, too, am deeply envious of such a find. Congratulations.

[Handstitched]

Why would  anyone  want  to throw that away? Even if it didn't  work , it would make an awesome display  piece in your workshop 😀 

 I'd be like a kid on Christmas  day .

Great find 👍

Hope you're  able to get all cleaned up and working again.

HS