Hi Kye
that's great news!
Though interfered with, this mower is clearly rare.
If ever there was a nondescript mower it would be this one.
The steel wheels do help to date it, but the other distinctive feature
is the shallow concave base. Quite unusual in its shape.
It is unfortunate about the snorkel modification - the air drawing
through the handle bar makes no sense at all; but would be a recipe for
drawing in moisture and rust.
The engine is a lovely Simplex, muffler is a Pope, and the blade holder
is by Victa. Something has happened around the tank area - it does not
accord with the crude illustration of the Buz-A-Cut illustration.
Nonetheless, I agree with you; I feel this mower was a Buz-A-Cut.
Best guess - 1956-57.
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Jack
