1942 Royal Arrow #C -1139280
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-16-2024 at 03:52PM
Last Edit: 03-04-2025 at 05:05AM
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Description:
Almost passed by what looked like a run of the mill Arrow. There is one grouped with the Arrows (link), but worthy of it's own model derivative? USA MD.
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This machine was used hard and it was not serviced with kindness. The feet and mounts were off something else, mismatched and cut down to sort of work. I used some serviceable ones off a same gen QDL. The RS ribbon catcher was missing and I had some LS ones in parts but no right side match, so for now no catchers on it. The parts QDL gave up some screws to replace the screwdriver challenged ones on this. Otherwise, the action is good and the platen produces a fair impression.
The case is a disaster so this was on the shelf. I think it was for an Aristocrat, so a post war issue?
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How many were made? From the main page we have: "In 1942 Royal produces mainly US Navy Radio Mill Arrow 'C' Models. Approx 56,000 portables made, likely mostly for military use, 1942 to 1943."
However, if we use the SN range you get 44,497 (1152000 minus 1107503).
I searched digital newspapers extensively using terms around defense contracts looking for some articles. I also used google books for the Army-Navy journal. I may try another source for the ANJ, but so far nothing.
It is at least Mar of 42 to get orders/contracts and shift production. This would seem to fit the main page SN 1107 to first Navy SN1126 in the gallery. The last mil is SN1151 or 25,303 machines in between with only two being U.S.A. M.D.
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