ID Singer Machines Visit my eBay Store by clicking on the link above. This Website is best viewed with Sandman-Collectibles' Singer Sewing Machine Identification Template NOTE: To see a list of available Sewing Machine User Manuals. (Updated April 2017) From around the late 1950's on-ward, most Singer Sewing Machines had their Model Numbers clearly visible on the front or base of most machines. Prior to the late 1950's, most Singer machines DID NOT have the Model Number anywhere on the machine, thereby making it very difficult to identify. Smeg Oven Serial Number Location. Below is a simple procedure to help you identify your old cast metal Singer Sewing machines manufactured prior to 1960. Just answer the simple questions about your machine by clicking on the answer links and hopefully you will be able to identify it. There are pictures along the way to assist you.