1934 Torpedo 17 #195637
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Milan Berta (OSMSK)
Created: 02-04-2021 at 12:14PM
Last Edit: 02-04-2021 at 02:49PM
Description:
I found this supposedly rare typewriter. Apart from the manufacturer's label, I do not know the difference between the variants of models 17 and 17b. Can anyone advise me how to repair the ribbon moving mechanism? The bell spring is missing. Other things are already fixed and working. Czech keyboard.
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Hunter: Milan Berta (OSMSK)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10199
Historical typewriters, cameras, sewing machines, ... - all beautiful things, that work only on the basis of human skill and ability. Therefore, they deserve our attention and respect. I do not want to let those inventions that pushed us forward much faster than we were prepared, them disappear in this way.
Lives in Michalovce, Slovakia. Proud father of two children. Started collecting in March 2020. More a hunter than a collector or restorer. But determined to change it and bring the machines to a new life. Thank you in advance for any of your advice and help. (English is not my strong side, so I use Uncle Google's help. Correct me anytime).
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