189X Densmore 1 #1501
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
Created: 04-19-2014 at 01:59AM
Last Edit: 07-22-2018 at 08:11PM
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Description:
This is an early Densmore no. 1, sometimes called a "1a" by collectors. It can be recognized by the circular loops in the rods that pull the typebars. These may be decorative, or they may be designed to offer a chance for fine adjustment: squeezing a loop would alter the length of the rod.
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Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
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RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Densmore 1 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Densmore Serial Number page and the Densmore 1 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
