Homelite 47...is this a rare saw ??????

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Got this saw today from an old closing shop. The dealer told me that this saws was made for the Canadian market only and in limited quantity.....is it true or not....I have no clue.....I tried to do a search on internet...and came empty.
The only nameplate sticker under the handle trigger was eaten by gasoline and it is gone.
Does anyone have any kind of information about this saw?

Alain,
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that puppy looks a lot like a 290 I have.

According to Acres site, the 290 was made by echo.

Mike

[billg]

Hello Alain,

As mentioned elsewhere it looks to be made by Solo but heck who knows taht could be wrong too. I do know that I have not seen that model.

Bill

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Thank's guys...this saw is a mystery to me ...will wait and see if someone has documentation papers like owner's manual or Ipl......another puzzle in the world of chainsaw!!!!!!!!.

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Hello...Mike and Bill........
You are both right...

This saw is a copy made by Solo Kleinmotoren GMBH, STUTTGART, Germany for exportation and re-sale in north America. It is not seen very often as the model Homelite 47 in Canada. Sold in the U.S.A. as the Homelite 290 with a 3/8 inch pitch design. Sold in Germany as the Solo 647 with a .325 inch design. Sold in Canada as the Homelite 47 with a .325 inch design.

At least now i know what i have

Alain,

[redsqwrl]

Alain you made quick work of the research.

Although the 290 is new to me I have filled a couple of IH scout with wood,I like the saw, it is very light and easy to start, and very quiet. My daughter (15 yrs old) made her first cuts of wood with this 290 and now calls it Hers.

Nice find enjoy.

RS

[billg]

Hello Alain,

I am glad to see you were able to get the origin nailed down. I have never seen one badged that way. It is a great find. That proves that there are some great finds even in the modern Homelite branded saws. Although I do not have a dedicated 47 manual (never seen one) I do have the 290/340 so if you ever need one let me know.

Bill

[billg]

Hello Alain,

Here is what I posted elsewhere also.

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