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1966 Erika 40 Serial # 4044898 1966 Erika 40 typewriter, Serial # 4044898 S W's 1966 Erika 40 typewriter. 2023-09-01 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of S W: 1966 Erika 40 Serial # 4044898 Erika 40 from the very beginning of production in a very good state.
The Model 40 was much better equipped than 30. It had a tabulator, a telescopic arm and other functions. Models from this period are structurally different from later ones. They seem to be better made.
This typewriter didn't work much. It was in a suitcase at a law firm. Typefaces shine like new after a light wipe. Even the ribbon spools are made of metal (original?).

1966 Erika 40 #4044898

Status: My Collection
Hunter: S W (wawax)
Created: 09-01-2023 at 09:43AM
Last Edit: 09-01-2023 at 09:45AM


Description:

Erika 40 from the very beginning of production in a very good state.
The Model 40 was much better equipped than 30. It had a tabulator, a telescopic arm and other functions. Models from this period are structurally different from later ones. They seem to be better made.
This typewriter didn't work much. It was in a suitcase at a law firm. Typefaces shine like new after a light wipe. Even the ribbon spools are made of metal (original?).

Typeface Specimen:

Photos:

Top view
Top view

Side view. Tabulator key with left arrow symbol.
Side view. Tabulator key with left arrow symbol.

Basket
Basket

Paper regulator - only in model 40
Paper regulator - only in model 40

Telescopic arm - only in model 40
Telescopic arm - only in model 40

Right margin with bell, but lack of stop. Early models didn't have one.
Right margin with bell, but lack of stop. Early models didn't have one.

Left side of the carriage
Left side of the carriage

Ribbon spools mechanism
Ribbon spools mechanism

Right side of the carriage
Right side of the carriage

Metal ribbon spool
Metal ribbon spool

Ribbon vibrator
Ribbon vibrator

Tabulator set/clear/stop mechanism (rail removed)
Tabulator set/clear/stop mechanism (rail removed)

Tabulator mechanism with rail
Tabulator mechanism with rail

Serial number
Serial number

Hunter: S W (wawax)

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Typewriters were always around me. Some have been with me all my life. Others I saved from being thrown in the trash when the computer age came.
I'm not creating a museum. My typewriters are used. Rarely but regularly. Therefore, the collection is not large, and each machine has a Polish typeface.



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