How to identify Allen Sythe manufactured Date?

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  • July 30, 2021 at 1:50 pm #37575
    foxytoo
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    I have just acquired an Allen scythe that requires a complete restoration.

    The engine cover has a machine number code of 6595 and the transmission casing has the number VC 396.

    I would be most grateful id someone can advise me as to the likely age of the machine and also the engine type that is fitted.

    July 30, 2021 at 5:18 pm #37577
    ted20
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    A ohoto would help to identify but if it is correct number it could be 1940,s Mk2

    August 2, 2021 at 7:40 am #37585
    charlie
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    The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) at Reading hold records of Allen Scythe serial numbers.

    August 2, 2021 at 3:58 pm #37587
    foxytoo
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    Thank you for your replies.

    I have had a closer look at the machine number and noticed that there is a very faint ‘1’ at the end making a correct number of 65951. I shall follow this up as recommended with MERL in Reading.

    I have tried uploading a photo without success as yet.

    August 2, 2021 at 4:37 pm #37588
    charlie
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    The following link will take you to a topic in the help section covering how to compress photo files for the forum.

    Compressing photo files using MS office picture manager

    August 2, 2021 at 5:07 pm #37589
    ted20
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    65951 makes it late 1952 but MERL will be more precise

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