This Blickensderfer 5 in aluminum came from Lubbock Texas in January 2021

This machine is awaiting restoration, The model 5 with an aluminum frame is a fairly uncommon machine and was available by custom order only starting in 1909. They are stamped "501 special" on the underside of the machine. Blickensderfers offering of the #5 in aluminum was very short lived. Production of the 5 aluminum was replaced by the #6 which was only available in aluminum. For more information on Blickensderfers look under the “Blickensderfer 5 early” tab on the previous page.