1909 Underwood 5 #271622
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Brent Wegher (bwegher)
Created: 08-01-2026 at 01:54PM
Last Edit: 08-01-2026 at 02:02PM
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Description:
Local sale. Early model with black knob style shift lock that works perfectly.
Pica typeface, unable to get type sample due to stuck ribbon, very stuck inside the right spool.
All other functions tested and working well.
Every key tested, working perfectly. Just needs cleaning. Escapement works perfectly.
No flats on platen roller. Cylinder advance and line setting work perfectly.
Backspace works fine, margins work fine, bell rings at the right time.
Only feet look to be old replacements.
Under the dust is a machine in exceptional working condition.
Sadly I failed to acquire this typewriter due to crazy high dollar bidding by a crazy person.
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Hunter: Brent Wegher (bwegher)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1535
Retired to the quiet of rural Nebraska to contemplate nature.
Typing down thoughts, prefer that to handwriting.
Not really a collector, just like to tinker on mechanical things.
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