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1974 Brother Electric 3000 Serial # J4960782 1974 Brother Electric 3000 typewriter, Serial # J4960782 Richard Polt's 1974 Brother Electric 3000 typewriter. 2018-04-24 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Richard Polt: 1974 Brother Electric 3000 Serial # J4960782 This is a Brother JP-8 type machine, similar to the Electric 3500, but the 3500 includes a powered carriage return. On the 3000, only the typebars and shift are powered.

It's a nice little electric, with a nearly silent motor, quite compact, and well made.

1974 Brother Electric 3000 #J4960782

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
Created: 04-23-2018 at 07:20PM
Last Edit: 04-24-2018 at 05:09PM


Description:

This is a Brother JP-8 type machine, similar to the Electric 3500, but the 3500 includes a powered carriage return. On the 3000, only the typebars and shift are powered.

It's a nice little electric, with a nearly silent motor, quite compact, and well made.

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The original belt had crumbled and had to be replaced (with a 7" flat belt).
The original belt had crumbled and had to be replaced (with a 7" flat belt).










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