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Mine is 116851, if my memory and research are correct this corresponds to Oct 1941. Based on chart your serial falls in 1940.

http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/South-Bend-Lathe-Works.ashx


PS considering selling 116851 to the right home, so curious as to what you were willing to give for a 1940 era 9 inch Southbend.


Len.

Ah...there's that good site I found once, thank you !,
                                 ...I am looking for a micro adjustable steady rest for a 9" SB lathe though.