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1901 Underwood 5 Serial # 9620-5 1901 Underwood 5 typewriter, Serial # 9620-5 Stephen Beller's 1901 Underwood 5 typewriter. 2026-08-26 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Stephen Beller: 1901 Underwood 5 Serial # 9620-5 Rough condition aesthetically, Surface rust on frame and damaged key faces. Most functions work before cleaning. Will need to break down and clean thoroughly to get everything in order. I don't see a backspace key and there is no lever for bichrome ribbon shift lever. https://dn711200.ca.archive.org/0/items/underwood-standard-typewriter-instructions/001%20Underwood%20Standard%20Typewriter%20Instructions.pdf

1901 Underwood 5 #9620-5

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Stephen Beller (SteveB)
Created: 06-02-2026 at 02:52PM
Last Edit: 08-26-2026 at 01:22PM


Description:

Rough condition aesthetically, Surface rust on frame and damaged key faces. Most functions work before cleaning. Will need to break down and clean thoroughly to get everything in order. I don't see a backspace key and there is no lever for bichrome ribbon shift lever. https://dn711200.ca.archive.org/0/items/underwood-standard-typewriter-instructions/001%20Underwood%20Standard%20Typewriter%20Instructions.pdf

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Patent decals barely visible. Need to clean without damaging...
Patent decals barely visible. Need to clean without damaging...

1st try at capturing the serial number
1st try at capturing the serial number

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2nd try at capturing the serial number

Hunter: Stephen Beller (SteveB)

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Started by winning a Royal KMG at auction, $14.00. Was just looking to clean it up and get it fully functional myself, may have it fully restored professionally in the future. Caught some sort of bug, because now I have a 1901 Underwood and this evening I expect to take possession of a 1912-1922 Corona 3... Someone please help me!!!!



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