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I have a new royal sewing machine made by the chicago sewing machine co. the serial no.. is384985
What is the value of my Singer miniature see machine serial # 29962 ?
You can enforce of trademark the name of the catalog (unless it is generic or descriptive) and register the copyright as a publication, possibly as a serial. Mention in the catalog that it is copyrighted and the name is a trademark, and that unauthorized copying or distribution is not allowed.
The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd Edition by Supica and Nahas has serial number data that will assist you.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd, ed.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson by Supica and Nahas
The "Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson" by Jim Supica
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd, ed.
Serial numbers beginning with A were manufactured "Beginning 1911".