BP mill age

[erparis]

Looking at a BP Series 1 mill. DOn't have the serial number. Can someone tell me when the 2hp Series 1, with the side handwheel and high and low speed dials were made? Range dates?
Thanks, have not been able to find that info without a serial number.
Richard

 

[RandyM]

The machine serial number is located on the knee casting. Standing in front of the machine, crank the Y axis
handle to move the saddle to the rear of its travel. The sliding guards will move to the rear exposing the
stamped number. Most serial numbers start with a "12/BR" which signifies a 12" Y axis travel, however, for
earlier machines, pre 60's, the serial numbers start with "BR" which signifies a 9" travel.

Here is more info. Hope this is what you are looking for.

 

[erparis]

Thanks for the info.