Metro Spezial 9346 Patcher What Subclass?

[JJN]

I am looking at a Metro Spezial 9346 patcher. From what I have read here it was sold by Pfaff and was manufactured by Claes. Does that sound right? Anyway I posted a photo of the machine and the ID plate but I don't know how to tell if it is a 10, 20 or 30 model. Is this a small bobbin or a large bobbin? These photos are all I have at this point.

@shoepatcher, any idea? Also would like to know the value of this machine.

Edit: I just noticed that this machine has been re-painted.

 

Edited July 27, 2020 by JJN

[Constabulary]

I´m almost certain that is it not a 30. if it was a 30 the black gear box would look beefier. I guess it is a 20. Whats den diameter of the bobbins?

Length of the needle is also a hint - only the  30 uses the system 88 needle, the 10 + 20 are using system 81 needles.

System 88 is 55mm long in total System 81 is shorter.

Edited July 27, 2020 by Constabulary

[JJN]

I just talked to the owner (dealer). He wasn't aware of any subclass but said the bobbin is about the same diameter as a small singer patcher bobbin but almost twice as deep. He didn't have any actual bobbins but said he as pre-wound bobbins.

[Constabulary]

# 20 bobbins are approx 15.5mm x 8.5mm +/-

# 30 bobbins are approx 17.5mm x 10mm +/-

the #30 hooks have a small bar across the bobbin - see picture

EDIT:

Hope I haven't mixed up something...

Edited July 27, 2020 by Constabulary

[JJN]

Thanks @Constabulary, I'll get the measurements from the owner to compare.

[shoepatcher]

JJN,

As Constabulary stated, it is a Claes made for Pfaff. It is a Claes 8346.  Looks like it was a honey colored that Pfaff used in the late 1980's.  This machine has been repainted.  Best patchers in the world, bar none.

Buy it.  Check to see if there is an embossed needle number on the black arm cover.  It will state either Needle system 81 or 88.  That narrows it down as to subclass.

glenn

[JJN]

@shoepatcher, thanks for the comment. It is a system 81.

 

[shoepatcher]

So either a #10 or #20.  Chances are it is a #20 which is medium bobbin.  great machines!  get a bobbin so we can see which it is.

glenn

[Gustavo]

Buen día a todos! Busco una metro special en venta que puedan enviar a México! Quedó al pendiente, saludos y buen día!

[Wizcrafts]

12 hours ago, Gustavo said:

Buen día a todos! Busco una metro special en venta que puedan enviar a México! Quedó al pendiente, saludos y buen día!

Google Translate converts it into English, as follows:

Good day everyone! I'm looking for a special meter for sale that can be shipped to Mexico! Stay tuned, greetings and good day!