1947 Underwood Champion #G1664104
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
Created: 01-29-2023 at 07:35AM
Last Edit: 01-29-2023 at 07:36AM
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Description:
This machine was manufactured in Canada, and has a second serial number of F20622 on the frame as well. I love typing on this machine, but working on it is an entirely different story. It's quite hard to get at the escapement, and even just extracting the works from the shell is a tight trick. Still, totally worth it. I've had this machine since the early 90's, and it has a certain sentimental appeal. One of the first I ever bought, and I can't even remember where, or how much I paid.
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Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1232
I have been collecting typewriters all my life, starting with a 1980's Brother Charger 11 (which I no longer have, but have replaced with an identical machine). I have well over 60 typewriters now, with a few rare portables. Some are interesting or odd, but most of mine are common machines.
My wife and I have made a deal, that I can keep buying typewriters if she can keep buying shoes. Fair enough! *shrugs*
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