The piston rod is in the photo. It is the portafilter that is missing. Must cost at least $100 US.

Ask if he can measure the diameter of the screen in the group head. Then you'll know if its a 45 or 49 or 53. Either way you should be able to get a PF, either PV or Pavoni.

My experience watching auctions on ebay.de is that they seldom let a lever machine go for less than they are worth.

Even though I enjoy a little handiwork, I can't even find time to glue together a cracked hand grinder, no less restore an old lever machine. With time at such a premium for me I opted for a new machine, and have spent my free time making espresso.

PC

looks to be a PV group- and one of their PF's will go right on. Definitely not missing any piston. Great looking machine BTW- I will offer you double the price

Pssst...

orphanespresso wrote:...I don't have the machine in front of me anymore, but I recall that the portafilter I fit on it was from a La Pavoni Millenium actually ...

Sometimes Doug hides nuggets of wisdom in his posts.

not germany PC swiss germany, ie the german speaking part of switzerland, although its not actually real german they speak, but i digress. its not on ebay but some local swiss ebayish site...

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Microcimbali purchased...