[Phono-L] Victor IV Information?

[Ron L'Herault]

If I'm reading the book correctly no IV came with a Number 2 reproducer but
it could have been an upgrade by an original owner, who knows.  The brake in
the rear right indicates a IV A, 1912-1914, with serial numbers from 46546
t0 48215.  If this is the case, it should have a round dial speed regulator.
None of them had the speed indicator dial in a window.  In fact, a quick
scan shows that only a couple school house models had the speed indicator
dial with moving pointer.

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of Kuglarb at wmconnect.com
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 9:45 AM
To: phono-l at oldcrank.org
Subject: [Phono-L] Victor IV Information?

Hi all!  I have misplaced my Victor Data Book and need information on a 
Victor IV machine.  Any help from you fine folks would be fantastic!  I have
a 
friend out in Arizona that has been given a nice Vic IV from a family
member.  He 
wants to sell it and contacted me.  It is mahogany with the nice columns,
and 
has a black flower petal horn.  

The things that sound strange to me are:

 - The brake is a Victrola brake located in the back right hand side

 - The speed control is a Victrola dial indicator type.  The pin control
with 
the see through speed indicator with arrow.  Victrolas such as the Victrola 
120 and the 4-7 have this type.

 - The reproducer is a No. 2

He is having problems with his computer, therefore I do not have any photos.

If this is a legit machine, what is a fair price for it?  Also, if this is 
correct, would this machine be less valuable than a machine with the 
conventional bullet brake and speed control?

Again thanks to all for making this a great site!

Brantley
South Carolina     </HTML>
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