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"I don't think pale green was ever a factory color. The Model 10E/ER machines were a bluish gray (grayish blue?) color from the factory. Someone else must have painted it the pale green, but maybe they took their time and did a good job. My two 10ER machines had both been re-painted green, but ...

"A picture(color) would be appreciated by some folks here!"


Don't own a digital camera but will see if I can borrow one this weekend.

The paint appears to be the original 'pale green'.

"That would put yours as being born in 1948. Amazing, isn't it?" Wow ! Thank you. Built like a tank is an understatement. What really amazes me is the condition it's in for such an old unit. Although the motor has been replaced the finish looks original with only a few scuffs. It sure was ...

Good morning & hello. I bought a 10e ( sn# 12910 ) at a flea market & am wondering how old it is. I's in nice condition and appears complete. So far I've only been able to find serial numbers for the V series. From what I gather it's about 60 years old, but it would be nice to know for certa...