It's common knowledge that Singer made the 401 in both the US and in Germany. There is also the 401J, made in St. Jeans, Canada (although my 401J has a US serial number). Something new, however, is this 401M that I have just found. The M means that it was made in Monza Italy!
It is styled like the German made 401G, in that it has the bobbin winder on the top, the provision for a treadle belt, and the 2nd thread take-up lever near the top tension control.
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| Here's the label identifying the machine as a 401M. | There is the serial number. Note the beginning letters. The M shows that it was made in Monza, Italy. |
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| Here's the bottom of the machine. There's a plastic cover, held on by two screws. | Here's that plastic cover removed. Just your basic 401 underside. |
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| This machine has a cute, removable extension table. Shown here upside down, it is made of sheet metal, it just 'clips' onto the left side of the machine. | Like this. Cute, eh? |
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| It's the standard, drop in Singer case. | This one is in great shape! Note the elastic strap to hold the foot pedal? |
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Here is the manual that came with the machine. I'm not sure if the manual is in Spanish or Italian. Can someone tell me? |
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