197X IBM Selectric 741 #5941327
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 06-18-2025 at 02:07PM
Last Edit: 06-18-2025 at 02:09PM
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Description:
This SN doesn't fall within a year range on the main page. What does this 741 code mean. It has a 11 in platen. Help me date this.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the IBM Selectric 741 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the IBM Serial Number page and the IBM Selectric 741 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
