OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Collectors Corner Cylinder Webb AB 1478 21" Cylinder Mower

Hi Guys

I know I don't post here much and when I do I seem to be asking for some help or information but it's more because I don't have a great deal of knowledge or much to offer.

Either way, I am wondering if anyone here can help me? I've recently purchased a Webb AB 1478 21" Cylinder Mower (impulse absentee bid at an auction that got lucky). I am wondering if anyone knows much about them? There's not a whole lot of information on the internet about them (even a digital copy of an operating manual is almost impossible to get) and I want to get as much information about it as possible before I decide what I'll do with it. I have my trusty 14" 45 which I use regularly at home but this is a 21" machine so if it's any good I may use this one and restore my 45 properly.

Here are some photos of it anyway.






It seems in decent enough condition. It doesn't start yet and the throttle control is fairly but the chain and sprockets don't show an great deal of wear. Obviously the blades need sharpening but the bottom blade seems in good condition too.

Any help would be fantastic!