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The Webb is pretty rough but it was seized with rust when I got it and its fun watching the Grand Kids trying to mow the back lawn with it. Have no idea of its age.

The Alroh was in a box with the frame in bits, using a photo on OutdoorKing I managed to assemble it and found that every bit including bolts, nuts and washer were there. The motor started second pull with a new plug. I have given it a de-rust and a coat of paint in a near match to original The motor code indicates that it is 9th month 1969 so I guess it would be about 1970 manufacture making it 47 years old, yet my local mower shop still had a blade and bolt set for it at $15.00 I paid $10.00 for both at a demolition yard

G'day exfarmer
That's a great story, and they have many years of life in them.

I think that Webb is a 12 inch - making it a Webb Wasp (6 blade reel?).
The handle design indicates this is a post-war design.
They sold here from about 1947. So c1940 or c1950s.
The handle design changed in the 1960s.

A Manual from the OLC here:
http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/technical/opman/webb-wasp-whippet

Decal Here:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Webb-Wasp-Vintage-Mower-Chain-Cover-Decal-/252911474466

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Jack

Hi Jack
Thanks for that info have printed out the manual for my file and ordered a decal to dress the old girl up. I was showing the manual to my 8 year old grandson today. His question - Didn't they make mowers with engines in those old days?
Thanks again more knowledge to store.