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1921 Underwood 3 Serial # 354468 1921 Underwood 3 typewriter, Serial # 354468 Andrew Nold's 1921 Underwood 3 typewriter. 2022-12-13 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Andrew Nold: 1921 Underwood 3 Serial # 354468 This Underwood was found at a local thrift store. It is mostly working, although missing a foot. Types nicely, but harder than I am used to! The space bar needed adjustment, as well as the ribbon advance. The ribbon problems turned out to be caused by the maladjusted shift bar. The bell does not always ring and the back space is very rough. I am going to treasure this typewriter for a very long time.

1921 Underwood 3 #354468

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Andrew Nold (EagleJuan)
Created: 12-13-2022 at 05:50AM
Last Edit: 12-13-2022 at 07:30AM

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This Underwood was found at a local thrift store. It is mostly working, although missing a foot. Types nicely, but harder than I am used to! The space bar needed adjustment, as well as the ribbon advance. The ribbon problems turned out to be caused by the maladjusted shift bar. The bell does not always ring and the back space is very rough. I am going to treasure this typewriter for a very long time.

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Underwood #3 corner view.
Underwood #3 corner view.

Typewriter key detail. Glass keys are in great condition, and cleaned up well.
Typewriter key detail. Glass keys are in great condition, and cleaned up well.

Typewriter back view. Most parts needed liberal mineral spirits to start functioning normally.
Typewriter back view. Most parts needed liberal mineral spirits to start functioning normally.

Ribbon advancing gear and arms. The ribbon would not advance correctly until space bar travel was properly tuned.
Ribbon advancing gear and arms. The ribbon would not advance correctly until space bar travel was properly tuned.

Left side of typewriter detail. Bell does not consistently ring. Can't figure out what's wrong yet.
Left side of typewriter detail. Bell does not consistently ring. Can't figure out what's wrong yet.

Serial Number, located on the right side of the machine under the carriage (see ribbon in top left corner of picture). Unsure if the number 3 on the right side is part of the serial number.
Serial Number, located on the right side of the machine under the carriage (see ribbon in top left corner of picture). Unsure if the number 3 on the right side is part of the serial number.

Front view of Underwood #3. All decals seem to be in good condition, and look great! Note hardware on/near platten for holding paper. They look good, but sometimes get in the way.
Front view of Underwood #3. All decals seem to be in good condition, and look great! Note hardware on/near platten for holding paper. They look good, but sometimes get in the way.

Hunter: Andrew Nold (EagleJuan)

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