Singer sewing machines have a long and rich history, dating as far back as 1851. These beautiful machines have evolved over the years but are still standing the test of time. Some of the older models are highly sought after by collectors and sewing enthusiasts. If you’ve nabbed one of these beautiful bargains at a local market, it’s worth identifying the age and model of your machine. You might have picked up a rare antique.
Whether you want to pick up one of your own older models because you love the history, aesthetic or nostalgia of the piece, they’re easily still found on the market if you know what you’re looking for. So, how old is my Singer sewing machine? To identify when a model was made, you need to first find the Singer sewing machine serial number. It’s near the on/off switch on newer machines, and on the front panel or on a small plate on older machines.
Once you’ve found the number, match it to the date in the chart below to discover the age of your machine.
Please note: We do not have any other information on vintage machines other than published on this page.
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Pre 1900 Singer machines using the larger serial number |
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1850 1-100 |
1875 1,915,000-2,034,999 |
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1851 101-900 |
1876 2,035,000-2,154,999 |
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1852 901-1711 |
1877 2,155,000-2,764,999 |
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1853 1712-2521 |
1878 2,765,000-2,924,999 |
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1854 2522-3400 |
1879 2,925,000-3,679,999 |
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1855 3401-4283 |
1880 3,680,000-3,939,999 |
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1856 4284-6847 |
1881 3,940,000-4,889,999 |
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1857 6848-10477 |
1882 4,890,000-5,483,999 |
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1858 10478-14071 |
1883 5,494,000-6,004,999 |
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1859 14072-25024 |
1884 6,005,000-6,524,999 |
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1860 25025-43000 |
1885 6,525,000-7,046,499 |
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1861 43001-61000 |
1886 7,046,500-7,471,599 |
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1862 61001-79396 |
1887 7,471,600-7,918,999 |
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1863 9397-99426 |
1888 7,919,000-8,615,499 |
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1864 99,427-123,058 |
1889 8,615,500-9,436,999 |
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1865 123,059-149,399 |
1890 9,437,000-9,809,999 |
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1866 149,400-180,360 |
1891 9,810,000-10,629,999 |
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1867 180,361-223,414 |
1892 10,630,000-11,338,999 |
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1868 223,415-283,044 |
1893 11,339,000-11,913,499 |
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1869 283,045-369,826 |
1894 11,913,500-12,745,499 |
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1870 369,827-497,660 |
1895 12,475,500-13,387,999 |
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1871 497,661-913,999 |
1896 13,388,000-14,047,999 |
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1872 914,000-963,999 |
1897 14,048,000-14,919,999 |
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1873 964,000-1,349,999 |
1898 14,920,000-15,811,499 |
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1874 1,350,000-1,914,999 |
1899 15,811,500-16,831,099 |
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Post 1900 |
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1943 |
AG-428.236 to AG-447.870 |
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1944 |
AG-447.871 to AG-475.720 |
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1945 |
AG-475.721 to AG-565.750 |
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1946 |
AG-565.751 to AG-955.445 |
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1947 |
AG-955.446 to AG-999.999 |
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1947 |
AH-000.001 to AH-378.570 |
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1948 |
AH-378.571 to AH-999.999 |
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1948 |
AJ-000.001 to AJ-014.720 |
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1949 |
AJ-014.721 to AJ-333.370 |
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1950 |
AJ-333.371 to AJ-999.999 |
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1950 |
AK-000.001 to AK-057.820 |
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1951 |
AK-057.821 to AK-705.475 |
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1952 |
AK-705.476 to AK-999.999 |
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1952 |
AL-000.001 to AL-300.600 |
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1953 |
AL-300.601 to AL-665.740 |
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1954 |
AL-665.741 to AL-896.890 |
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1955 |
AL-896.891 to AL-999.999 |
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1955 |
AM-000.001 to AM-296.985 |
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1956 |
AM-296.986 to AM-629.585 |
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1957 |
AM-629.586 to AM-837.799 |
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1958 |
AM-837.800 to AM-953.999 |
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1959 |
AM-954.000 to AM-999.999 |
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1959 |
AN-000.001 to AN-175.979 |
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1960 |
AN-175.980 to AN-333.569 |
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1961 |
AN-333.570 to AN-362.988 |
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1962 |
AN-362.989 to AN-465.661 |
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1963 |
AN-465.662 to AN-661.994 |
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1964 |
AN-661.995 to AN-999.999 |
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1964 |
AP-000.001 to AP-300.028 |
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1965 |
AP-300.029 to AP-420.616 |
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1966 |
AP-420.617 to AP-999.999 |
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1966 |
AR-000.001 to AR-102.501 |
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1967 |
AR-102.502 to AR-579.025 |
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1968 |
AR-579.026 to AR-999.999 |
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1968 |
AS-000.001 to AS-001.500 |
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1969 |
AS-000.151 to AS-474.650 |
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1970 |
AS-474.651 to AS-999.999 |
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1971 |
AT-000.001 to AT-032.500 |
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Beginning 1924 |
BA to BY |
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Beginning 1964 |
CA to CY |
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Beginning 1962 |
DA to DY |
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1935 |
EA-000.001 to EA-203.878 |
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1936 |
EA-203.879 to EA-869.974 |
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1937 |
EA-869.975 to EA-999.999 |
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1937 |
EB-000.001 to EB-705.753 |
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1938 |
EB-705.754 to EB-956.428 |
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1939 |
EB-956.429 to EB-999.999 |
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1939 |
EC-000.001 to EC-589.135 |
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1940 |
EC-589.136 to EC-999.999 |
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1941 |
ED-000.001 to ED-202.377 |
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1942 |
ED-202.378 to ED-232.773 |
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1943 |
ED-232.774 to ED-242.053 |
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1944 |
ED-242.054 to ED-311.246 |
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1945 |
ED-311.247 to ED-745.856 |
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1946 |
ED-745.857 to ED-942.976 |
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1947 |
ED-942.977 to ED-999.999 |
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1947 |
EE-000.001 to EE-453.220 |
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1948 |
EE-453.221 to EE-933.528 |
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1949 |
EE-933.529 to EE-999.999 |
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1949 |
EF-000.001 to EF-600.940 |
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1950 |
EF-600.941 to EF-999.999 |
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1950 |
EG-000.001 to EG-312.860 |
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1951 |
EG-312.861 to EG-999.999 |
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1951 |
EH-000.001 to EH-012.026 |
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1952 |
EH-012.027 to EH-787.882 |
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1953 |
EH-787.883 to EH-999.999 |
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1953 |
EJ-000.001 to EJ-449.138 |
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1954 |
EJ-449.139 to EJ-999.999 |
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1954 |
EK-000.001 to EK-123.026 |
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1955 |
EK-123.027 to EK-992.399 |
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1956 |
EK-992.400 to EK-999.999 |
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1956 |
EL-000.001 to EL-999.999 |
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1956 |
EM-000.001 to EM-015.256 |
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1957 |
EM-015.257 to EM-999.999 |
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1958 |
EN-000.001 to EN-970.333 |
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1959 |
EN-970.334 to EN-999.999 |
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1959 |
EP-000.001 to EP-771.032 |
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1960 |
EP-771.033 to EP-999.999 |
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1960 |
ER-000.001 to ER-999.999 |
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1960 |
ES-000.001 to ES-238.743 |
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1961 |
ES-238.744 to ES-999.999 |
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1961 |
ET-000.001 to ET-179.954 |
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1962 |
ET-179.955 to ET-999.999 |
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1962 |
EV-000.001 to EV-019.712 |
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1963 |
EV-019.713 to EV-602.138 |
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1964 |
EV-602.139 to EV-999.999 |
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1960 |
EW-000.001 to EW-005.230 |
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1961 |
EW-005.231 to EW-020.180 |
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1962 |
EW-020.181 to EW-024.830 |
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1963 |
EW-024.831 to EW-030.680 |
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1964 |
EW-030.681 to EW-038.630 |
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1965 |
EW-038.631 to EW-045.210 |
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1966 |
EW-045.211 to EW-054.310 |
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1967 |
EW-054.311 to EW-058.440 |
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1968 |
EW-058.441 to EW-084.390 |
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1969 |
EW-084.391 to EW-100.005 |
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1970 |
EW-100.006 to EW-100.505 |
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1964 |
EX-000.001 to EX-402.914 |
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1965 |
EX-402.915 to EX-675.436 |
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Beginning 1935 |
FA to FY |
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Beginning 1935 |
GA to GY |
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Beginning 1960 |
HA to HY |
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1924 |
JA |
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1936 |
JB |
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1948 |
JC |
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1954 |
JD |
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1961 |
JE |
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Beginning 1959 |
KA to KY |
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Beginning 1959 |
LA to LY |
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Beginning 1934 |
MA to MY |
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1951 |
NA |
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1956 |
NB |
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1961 |
NC |
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Beginning 1963 |
ND to NY |
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Beginning 1954 |
PA to PY |
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Beginning 1963 |
QA to QZ |
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Beginning 1954 |
RA to RY |
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Beginning 1935 |
SA to SN |
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Beginning 1963 |
SP to SY |
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Beginning 1956 |
TA to TY |
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Beginning 1957 |
VA to VY |
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Beginning 1967 |
WA to WY |
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Beginning 1959 |
YA to YY |
Today’s Singers
Today’s machine can cost from as little as £149 up to £1299, depending on the functions and type of machine. But why is Singer so popular? It’s not only due to the rich history, but the fact that they cater to all sewing needs. Singer has a reputation for creating innovative machines. They were the first to ever introduce electric, zigzag and electronic machines which were targeted to the home sewing market. Offering affordable machines with a multitude of features which are readily available, made them likely the most popular brand out there.
Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, want an electronic or a mechanical machine, work with embroidery or patchwork, there’s something for everyone. Every model has a unique range of useful functions such as automatic needle threaders and even LCD screens, which is part of what makes the brand the go-to for sewers.