1901 Underwood 5 #9620-5
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Stephen Beller (SteveB)
Created: 06-02-2026 at 02:52PM
Last Edit: 06-02-2026 at 11:22PM
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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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Hunter: Stephen Beller (SteveB)
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Points: 21
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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