1939 Rheinmetall Portable #230015
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Reinier Verkleij (DonaldDutchie)
Created: 08-19-2023 at 05:17AM
Last Edit: 09-15-2023 at 01:51PM

Description:
Rheimmetall portable, in a beautiful red colour. Machine has two serial numbers; the one on the body says 45.060, the other 230.015. Not sure why, but I'm assuming 230.015 is the serial to the machine.
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The case. Has some signs of a few former inhabitants; namely, woodworms.

The locking mechanism. A bit odd; the button needs to be turned 90°.

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Locking tabs to lock in the typewriter by the rubber feet. There is one on the other side as well. Turn 90° and it slides out.

Bought this in Hilversum, which happens to be where it was originally purchased. Back when most if not all phone numbers were only a few digits. Had to be connected manually by phone operators.

Serial number on the body; 45060

Serial on the carriage; 230015. This is probably the right one.
Hunter: Reinier Verkleij (DonaldDutchie)
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