Meccano Manuals

Pre-War - Other

Downloads of Manuals

This page contains downloads of all the manuals that I can find. For convenience they are split into different outfits/sets. Click on the thumbnail to download the required edition in pdf format. It also shows known editions that I don't currently have. Scans of these would be appreciated.

Confirmation of those print codes in red is also required (Scans of these manuals would also be appreciated)

Note - The numbers in green are the reference numbers from the list of USA Meccano manuals produced by Kendrick Bisset. Kendick Bisset's website on Meccano in the United States.

Meccano Motor (1912/13)

1912

A 1912 instruction manual for the Meccano Motor
Manual has 1912 model numbers in it
On front cover does not mention New York and the French address is "17, Rue Bleue, Paris"

1913 (Version 1)

A 1913 instruction manual for the Meccano Motor
Manual has 1913 model numbers in it
On front cover now mentions New York and the French address changes to "5, Rue Ambroise Thomas"

1913 (Version 2)
A 1913/4 instruction manual for the Meccano Motor
Manual has 1913 model numbers in it
Removes mention of the German 'Meccano G.m.b.H.' company and its address under the German name of the manual.
Scans of this manual are awaited

Prize Models (1914-16)

1914/15 - UK Version 1

A 1914/5 Prize Models instruction manual (version 1).
See the 'Changes' pages for details of the differences

1914/15 - UK Version 2

A 1914/5 Prize Models instruction manual (version 2).
See the 'Changes' pages for details of the differences

1914/15 - UK Version 3

A 1914/5 Prize Models instruction manual (version 3).
See the 'Changes' pages for details of the differences

1914/15 - UK Version 3

A 1916, 1914/15 Prize Models instruction manual (version 3) with revised prices sticker dated 7th Feb 1916).
See the 'Changes' pages for details of the differences

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1914/15
Colonial Version

A 1914/15 Prize Models Colonial instruction manual

1914/15
Colonial Version

A 1914/15 Prize Models Colonial instruction manual
With revised prices sticker

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1914/15 Prize Models
USA Version

(15.2) A USA 1914/15 Prize Models instruction manual

1915/16 Prize Models
USA 1916 Edition

(16.3) A USA 1915/16 Prize Models instruction manual

1915/16 Prize Models
USA 1917 Edition

(17.4) A USA 1915/16 Prize Models instruction manual
As ref 16.3 but with revised 1917
prices pasted in place of pages 21-24

1915/16 Prize Models
USA 1920 Edition

(20.3) A USA 1915/16 Prize Models instruction manual
As ref 16.3 but with pages 19-24 replaced by unnumbered 1920 price list (pages 19-22)

1915/16 Prize Models
USA 1921 Edition
(21.4) A USA 1915/16 Prize Models instruction manual
As ref 16.3 but with pages 19-24 replaced by unnumbered price list (1921) (pages 19-22). No mention of outfits.
Scans of this manual are awaited

1915/16 Prize Models
USA 1922 Edition

(22.4) A USA 1915/16 Prize Models instruction manual
As ref 21.4 but with 1922 motor prices handwritten

Meccanograph (1917)

Meccanograph - UK Edition

A 1917 instruction manual for 'The Meccanograph'

Meccanograph - USA Edition

(16.6)A 1917 USA instruction manual for 'The Meccanograph'

New/Prize Models

New Models 1928

A 1928 New Models instruction manual. Print code 228/20

New Models 1928

A 1928 New Models instruction manual. Print code 328/10

New Models 1929

A 1929 New Models instruction manual. Print code 229/20

New Models 1930

A 1930 New Models instruction manual. Print code 2/230/20

New Models 1931

A 1931 New Models instruction manual. Print code 13/231/20

Prize Models 1932

A 1932 Prize Models instruction manual. Print code 7/632/15

New Models 1934

A 1934 New Models instruction manual. Print code 7/434/10

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New Models 1928
Canada

A 1928 New Models instruction manual. Print code 428/1.75(Can)

New Models 1928
New Zealand
A 1928 New Models instruction manual. Print code 428/1.75(NZ)
Scans of this manual are awaited

New Models 1928
South Africa

A 1928 New Models instruction manual. Print code 428/2(SA)

New Models 1929
Canada

A 1929 New Models instruction manual. Print code 229/.5(Can)
Added 08/07/2023

New Models 1930
Australia
A 1930 New Models instruction manual. Print code 2/230/1(Aus)
Scans of this manual are awaited

New Models 1930
Canada

A 1930 New Models instruction manual. Print code 2/230/.5(Can)

Standard Mechanisms

1925

A circa 1925 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. No date or print code

1926

A 1926 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 926/5

1927

A 1927 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 127/10

1928 (1)

A 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 328/5

1928 (2)

A 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 728/5

1928 (3)

A 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 1128/3

1929

A 1929 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 529/40(Eng)

1933

A 1933 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 2/933/3/1P(Eng)

1934

A 1934 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/1134/15(UK)
The print code - 13/1134/15 is that which is on the front cover. It also has a print code on the rear cover which is slightly different - 13/1034/15.

1935

A 1935 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/835/2.5(UK)

1936

A 1936 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/636/10(UK)

1936

A 1936 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/636/12.5(UK)

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1928 (Overseas)

A 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 728/5(O'seas)
This 'Overseas' edition is actually the standard UK edition with an 'Overseas' stamp on the front cover, half of pages 45/6 cut out and page 48 and inside rear cover stuck together.

1929 (Overseas)

A 1929 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 529/3(O'seas)

1929 (Australia)
A 1929 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 529/5(Aus)

1929 (Canada)

A 1929 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 529/3(Can)

1935
(New Zealand/South Africa)

A 1935 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/935/1.2(NZ/SA)

1936 (Australia)

A 1936 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual. Print code 13/636/1(Aus)

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1926/7 USA
1926/7 USA edition(s) of the Standard Mechanisms instruction manual are expected to exist as it was advertised in USA manuals from 1926.
Confirmation and scans of this manual are awaited

1928 USA

(28.4) A USA 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual
Print code 328/2(America)

1928 USA

(28.5) A USA 1928 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual
No print code

1929 USA

(29.6) A USA 1929 Standard Mechanisms instruction manual
No print code

Late 1940s USA

A USA late 1940s Standard Mechanisms instruction manual
No print code
Three editions of this manual have been seen. The only difference is the address at the bottom of the front cover - Binns Road / Elizabeth NJ / Kenilworth NJ.

How To Use Meccano Parts

1930

A 1930 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/830/35

1931

A 1931 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/531/30(M)

1933

A 1933 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/1033/1

1933

A 1933 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/1033/.75

1933
A 1933 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/1033/.5
Scans of this manual are awaited

1933
A 1933 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 2/1033/.4
Scans of this manual are awaited

1935

A 1935 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 13/735/13.5(UK)

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1935
Australia/Export

A 1935 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 13/735/1.6(Aus/X)

1935
Canada

A 1935 How To Use Meccano Parts instruction manual. Print code 13/735/.275(Can)
Added 08/07/2023

Steam Engine

1929

A 1929 (No.29S) Steam Engine instruction manual. Print code 2/829/35

1930

A 1930 (No.30S) Steam Engine instruction manual. Print code 2/130/5

Early Supermodel Leaflets

Early Motor Chassis

A 1915 leaflet for a Motor Chassis.
This early Motor Chassis leaflet was a reprint from the July 7th 1915 edition of "The Light Car". A date of around 1915/6 is assumed. There is no other date or print reference on the leaflet.

Early Motor Chassis
USA edition

A 1915 USA leaflet for a Motor Chassis.
This early Motor Chassis leaflet was a reprint from the July 7th 1915 edition of "The Light Car". A date of around 1915/6 is assumed. There is no other date or print reference on the leaflet.

Model 429 (1921)
Motor Chassis

A 1921 instruction leaflet for model 429 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 621/2.5

Model 429 (1921)
Motor Chassis

A 1921 instruction leaflet for model 429 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 1021/3

Model 429 (1921 - USA)
Motor Chassis
A 1921 USA instruction leaflet for model 429 (Motor Chassis).
UK 621/2.5 edition with American Address stick-on label
Scans of this manual are awaited

Model 701 (1923)
Motor Chassis
A 1923 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 223/1
Scans of this manual are awaited

Model 701 (1923)
Motor Chassis

A 1923 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 423/1

Model 701 (1924)
Motor Chassis

A 1924 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 1124/1

Model 701 (1926)
Motor Chassis
A 1926 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 3/26
Scans of this manual are awaited

Model 701 (1926)
Motor Chassis

A 1926 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 1126/1

Model 701 (1927)
Motor Chassis
A 1927 instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print Code 627/.5
Scans of this manual are awaited

Model 701 (1925 - USA)
Motor Chassis

A 1925 USA instruction leaflet for model 701 (Motor Chassis). Print code C-05252

Model 446 (1921)
Loom

A 1921 instruction leaflet for model 429 (Loom). Print Code 1121/2

Model 446 (1921 - USA)
Loom

A 1921 USA instruction leaflet for model 446 (Loom).
UK 1121/2 edition with American Address stick-on label

Model 725 (1923)
Loom

A 1923 instruction leaflet for model 725 (Loom). Print Code 523/1

Model 725 (1924)
Loom

A 1924 instruction leaflet for model 725 (Loom). Print Code 1124/1

Model 725 (1926)
Loom

A 1926 instruction leaflet for model 725 (Loom). Print Code 326/1

Model 724 (1927)
Loom

A 1927 instruction leaflet for model 725 (Loom). Print Code 927/1

Model 734 (1925)
Ship Coaler

A 1925 instruction leaflet for model 734 (Ship Coaler). Print Code 125/1

Model 729 (1927)
Ship Coaler

A 1927 instruction leaflet for model 729 (Ship Coaler). Print Code 427/1
Added 08/07/2023

Clock (1925)

A 1925 instruction leaflet for a Clock. Print Code 124/1

Clock (1925)

A 1925 instruction leaflet for a Clock. Print Code 1124/1

Supermodel Leaflets (1927 to 1936)

SML 1 (1927)

A 1927 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (with accumulator)). Print code 1227/5

SML 1 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (with accumulator)). Print code 328/5

SML 1 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (with accumulator)). Print code 528/5

SML 1 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (without accumulator)). Print code 2/430/5

SML 1 (1932)

A 1932 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (without accumulator)). Print code 1/432/2.5

SML 1A (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis). Print code 21/1134/5

SML 2 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 2 (High Speed Ship Coaler). Print code 428/5

SML 2 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 2 (High Speed Ship Coaler). Print code 1228/5

SML 2 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 2 (High Speed Ship Coaler). Print code 1/636/.5

SML 2 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 2 (High Speed Ship Coaler). Print code 1/331/4.2

SML 3 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 3 (Motor Cycle and Sidecar). Print code 328/5

SML 4 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 4 (Block Setting Crane). Print code 428/5

SML 4 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 4 (Block Setting Crane). Print code 628/5

SML 4 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 4 (Block Setting Crane). Print code 1/331/3.2

SML 5 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 5 (Travelling Bucket Dredger). Print code 528/5

SML 5 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 5 (Travelling Bucket Dredger). Print code 828/5

SML 5 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 5 (Travelling Bucket Dredger). Print code 1/736/.5

SML 6 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code 628/5

SML 6 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code 828/5

SML 6 (1932)

A 1932 instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code 6/432/1

SML 6 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 6 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code 1/331/2.55

SML 7 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 7 (Platform Scales). No print code

SML 7 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 7 (Platform Scales). Print code 1/1130/1

SML 7 (1932)

A 1932 instruction leaflet for SML 7 (Platform Scales). Print code 1/132/1(IR)

SML 7 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 7 (Platform Scales). Print code 21/934/4.5

SML 8 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 8 (Roundabout). No print code

SML 8 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 8 (Roundabout). Print code 528/10

SML 9 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 9 (Bagatelle Table). Print code 528/10

SML 9 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 9 (Bagatelle Table). Print code 21/934/4.5

SML 10 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 10 (Log Saw). Print code 528/5

SML 10 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 10 (Log Saw). Print code 1228/5

SML 10 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 10 (Log Saw). Print code 21/934/4.5

SML 10 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 10 (Log Saw). Print code 1/331/10

SML 11 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 528/10

SML 11 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 7/1130/1

SML 11 (1931)

A 1931 instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 7/931/1

SML 11 (1932)

A 1932 instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 6/432/1.5

SML 11 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 21/934/4

SML 11A (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 11A (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 12 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code 528/5

SML 12 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code 1028/5

SML 12 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code 7/1130/1

SML 12 (1932)

A 1932 instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code 6/432/1.5

SML 12 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code 21/934/4

SML 13 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 13 (Meccanograph). Print code 628/10

SML 13 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 13 (Meccanograph). Print code 1/636/.5

SML 14 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 14 (Grandfather Clock). Print code 428/5

SML 14A (1931)

A 1931 instruction leaflet for SML 14A (Grandfather Clock). Print code 1/331/3

SML 15 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 15 (Baltic Tank Locomotive). Print code 1128/5

SML 15 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 15 (Baltic Tank Locomotive). Print code 1/331/18

SML 16 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 16 (Loom). Print code 628/5

SML 16 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 16 (Loom). Print code 928/5

SML 16A (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 16A (Loom). No print code

SML 17 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 17 (Planing Machine). Print code 928/5

SML 18 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 18 (Revolving Crane). Print code 1028/5

SML 18 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 18 (Revolving Crane). Print code 1/736/.5

SML 19 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 19 (Steam Shovel). Print code 828/5

SML 19 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 19 (Steam Shovel). Print code 21/934/4

SML 19 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 19 (Steam Shovel). Print code 1/331/10

SML 19A (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 19A (Steam Excavator). Print code 7/1229/5

SML 20 (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 20 (Electric Mobile Crane). Print code 7/1229/5

SML 20 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 20 (Electric Mobile Crane). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 21 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 21 (Transporter Bridge). Print code 1128/5

SML 21 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 21 (Transporter Bridge). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 22 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 22 (Traction Engine). Print code 1128/5

SML 22 (1931)

A 1931 instruction leaflet for SML 22 (Traction Engine). Print code 231/7/1.5

SML 22 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 22 (Traction Engine). Print code 21/934/4.5

SML 23 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 23 (Vertical Log Saw). Print code 1028/5

SML 24 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 24 (Travelling Gantry Crane). Print code 828/

SML 24 (1934)

A 1934 instruction leaflet for SML 24 (Travelling Gantry Crane). Print code 21/1034/7.5

SML 24 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 24 (Steam Shovel). Print code 1/331/1.25

SML 25 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 25 (Hydraulic Crane). Print code 828/5

SML 25 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 25 (Hydraulic Crane). Print code 1/736/.5

SML 26 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 26 (Twin Elliptic Harmonograph). Print code 1228/5

SML 27 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 27 (Giant Dragline). Print code 1228/5

SML 27 Note

A 1931 supplementary note for instruction leaflet for SML 27 (Giant Dragline). Print code 1/331/3

SML 28 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 28 (Pontoon Crane (Channel Segments)). Print code 1128/5

SML 28 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 28 (Pontoon Crane (Geared Roller Bearing)). Print code 1/936/.5

SML 29 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 29 (Hammerhead Crane (Channel Segments)). Print code 1228/5

SML 29 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 29 (Hammerhead Crane (Geared Roller Bearing)). Print code 1/1136/.5

SML 30 (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 30 (Railway Breakdown Crane). Print code 1228/5

SML 30 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 30 (Railway Breakdown Crane). Print code 1/736/.5

SML 31 (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 31 (Goods Warehouse). Print code 3/729/5

SML 31 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 31 (Goods Warehouse). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 32 (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 32 (Twin Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code 729/5

SML 33 (1929)

A 1929 instruction leaflet for SML 33 (Single and Double Flyboats). Print code 429/5

SML 34 (1928)

A 1928 instruction leaflet for SML 34 (Three-engine Argosy Biplane). Print code 028/5

SML 35 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 35 (Three-engine Argosy Biplane). Print code 7/730/5

SML 35 (1936)

A 1936 instruction leaflet for SML 35 (Three-engine Argosy Biplane). Print code 1/836/.5

SML 36 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 36 (Electric Derrick Crane). Print code 3/130/5

SML 37 (1930)

A 1930 instruction leaflet for SML 37 (Howitzer, Limber and Tractor). Print code 7/830/5

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SML 1 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (without accumulator)). Print code O-0528/5

SML 1 USA (1928)
A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 1 (Motor Chassis (without accumulator)). Print code O-1228/5
Scans of this manual are awaited

SML 3 USA (1928)
A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 3 (Motor Cycle and Sidecar). Print code O-028/2
Scans of this manual are awaited

SML 4 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 4 (Block Setting Crane). Print code O-0828/1

SML 5 USA (1928)
A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 5 (Travelling Dredger Bucket). Print code O-0828/1
Scans of this manual are awaited

SML 6 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 6 (Stiff Leg Derrick). Print code O-0928/1

SML 7 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 7 (Platform Scales). Print code O-0728/2

SML 8 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 8 (Merry-Go-Round). Print code O-0728/1

SML 9 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 9 (Bagatelle Table). Print code O-0728/2

SML 10 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 10 (Log Saw). Print code O-0728/1

SML 11 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 11 (Single Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine). Print code O-0728/1

SML 12 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 12 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code O-0728/1

SML 13 USA (1928)
A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 13 (Stone Sawing Machine). Print code O-0928/2
Scans of this manual are awaited

SML 14 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 14 (Grandfather Clock). Print code O-0928/2

SML 16 USA (1928)

A 1928 USA instruction leaflet for SML 16 (Loom). Print code O-0928/1