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1947 Royal KMM Serial # KMM-3417248 1947 Royal KMM typewriter, Serial # KMM-3417248 Adam Castell's 1947 Royal KMM typewriter. 2020-09-17 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Adam Castell: 1947 Royal KMM Serial # KMM-3417248 This KMM comes from the granddaughter of the the original owner, having been stored in low humidity for decades. After freeing up some sticky keys and the bell actuator along with a two day clean, it works perfectly. Using the serial number database and assuming consistent monthly production, this KMM was likely built in the first or second week of July 1947.

1947 Royal KMM #KMM-3417248

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Adam Castell (CharlesRyder)
Created: 09-08-2020 at 06:36AM
Last Edit: 09-17-2020 at 04:19PM


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This KMM comes from the granddaughter of the the original owner, having been stored in low humidity for decades. After freeing up some sticky keys and the bell actuator along with a two day clean, it works perfectly. Using the serial number database and assuming consistent monthly production, this KMM was likely built in the first or second week of July 1947.

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Hunter: Adam Castell (CharlesRyder)

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