Information Needed To Identify My Singer Long Arm

[Fasteddy]

I am new to the forum and a novice at sewing. I recently acquired a Singer long arm machine which I hope will be good for sewing heavy canvas and leather. I am having problems with identifying it's model number since the ID plate was removed by the previous owner. Singer Co. has been of no help. All they could tell me was that the machine was made in 1967 based on the serial number which is AR185172. My best guess is that it is either a model l44WSV38 or 144W302 It is a 30" throat long arm and probably the largest long arm they produced aside from special application machines. It is a heavy beast.

Does anyone know the difference between the 2 model #'s I listed in terms of features and what they are best used for?

Also if anyone knows of a good source(s) for obsolete Singer Industrial machines, I would like their contact info.

I would be grateful for any help in identifying it. I will email photos if that would help

Ed S. - Nebraska

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

I'm only trying to help, but what is it either it's a 144W302 or it's something else. W stands for Wheeler & Wilson factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. SV stands for Special Variety; to the very best of my understanding, this means one of two things; the machine was modified for a special application, and or the machine was made during war time where some items were substituted. I'm sure of the 1st one, not confirmed on the send part.

I think this does nothing to help your situation, but your asking, I have a Ford F-150, but it could be a Ford Escort, but I'm not quite sure. This is probably why your not getting a straight answer.

If you can, upload some pics, so we can see what you are looking at, this would give us all a starting point.