1960 Royal Futura 800 #2A44311964
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Kenneth Kruschka (KenKruschka)
Created: 12-16-2019 at 10:20AM
Last Edit: 03-19-2023 at 12:04PM
Find on Ebay #AD
Find on Etsy #AD
Description:
Had to replace the entire carriage and escapement mechanisms, not to mention re-forming and replacing other parts. This machine was being sold for parts when I bought it, so I just knew it had to be saved. The platen is in bad shape, but the machine works now.
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Kenneth Kruschka (KenKruschka)
Kenneth Kruschka's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1455
I've fixed and sold many typewriters. There are three that I love to use for writing: 1930 Underwood No.5. 195 1 Remington Quiet-Riter, 1971 Hermes 3000.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Royal Futura 800 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Royal Serial Number page and the Royal Futura 800 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
