1942 Remington Deluxe Model 5 #B1219949
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
Created: 03-21-2018 at 04:06PM
Last Edit: 03-21-2018 at 04:07PM
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Description:
The Deluxe Model 5 is a very common typewriter, but not with this style of top plate. Normally, the piece is rounded. The style of this machine, with angular corners, is reminiscent of the early, "boxy" no. 5 (1932-1939), but this one includes an opening for a touch regulator. I am aware of only one other machine in this style, made in 1940, which is pictured in the Remington portables section of The Classic Typewriter Page under "Smith Premier Portable Junior and Senior."
This machine was made sometime in 1942, shortly before Remington typewriter production was stopped for the duration of World War II. (See the picture of the relevant portion of the original company serial number records.)
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