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197X IBM Selectric Composer Serial # 615-58017320 197X IBM Selectric Composer typewriter, Serial # 615-58017320 Otto Koponen's 197X IBM Selectric Composer typewriter. 2024-08-09 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Otto Koponen: 197X IBM Selectric Composer Serial # 615-58017320 Nicknamed "Rodan"

Selectric 72 Composer Made in Netherlands. Got this from a friend who found it at a shop that used to service IBM Selectrics here in Finland. Has a few broken parts, about 90% functional. Types well but needs a new transport pulley and justifier indexing mechanism.

197X IBM Selectric Composer #615-58017320

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Otto Koponen (Pelicram)
Created: 03-09-2023 at 03:36PM
Last Edit: 08-09-2024 at 02:27AM


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Nicknamed "Rodan"

Selectric 72 Composer Made in Netherlands. Got this from a friend who found it at a shop that used to service IBM Selectrics here in Finland. Has a few broken parts, about 90% functional. Types well but needs a new transport pulley and justifier indexing mechanism.

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