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1939 Underwood Universal Serial # F1218989 1939 Underwood Universal typewriter, Serial # F1218989 Stephen Hanafin's 1939 Underwood Universal typewriter. 2021-12-19 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Stephen Hanafin: 1939 Underwood Universal Serial # F1218989 This was a machine thrown in for free when I bought my 1971 Hermes 3000. It is in need of 4 new feet, which I plan on getting for it soon. Having no feet installs impacts the functionality of this machine a lot, as some of the mechanical parts on the underside make contact with your desk without the feet. I propped the 4 corners up on coasters and it actually typed very well, and is in excellent cosmetic shape. The H typebar is the only one that gets stuck, and will need some attention as well. I'll tackle that when I get the new feet. This will probably replace the 1948 one in my collection, which is in much rougher cosmetic shape, but fully functional.

Update 2021-12-19: New feet have been acquired and installed, segment has been flushed many times, and carriage rails oiled. This machine is back in good working condition!

1939 Underwood Universal #F1218989

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Stephen Hanafin (st3ph3n)
Created: 12-14-2021 at 04:34PM
Last Edit: 12-19-2021 at 01:20PM

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This was a machine thrown in for free when I bought my 1971 Hermes 3000. It is in need of 4 new feet, which I plan on getting for it soon. Having no feet installs impacts the functionality of this machine a lot, as some of the mechanical parts on the underside make contact with your desk without the feet. I propped the 4 corners up on coasters and it actually typed very well, and is in excellent cosmetic shape. The H typebar is the only one that gets stuck, and will need some attention as well. I'll tackle that when I get the new feet. This will probably replace the 1948 one in my collection, which is in much rougher cosmetic shape, but fully functional.

Update 2021-12-19: New feet have been acquired and installed, segment has been flushed many times, and carriage rails oiled. This machine is back in good working condition!

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Nice decal.
Nice decal.

Eye-catching green backspace and shift lock keys. The little circular button on the top left is the margin release.
Eye-catching green backspace and shift lock keys. The little circular button on the top left is the margin release.

Touch control and ribbon selector.
Touch control and ribbon selector.

Elite slugs
Elite slugs

Serial number. There's an F before it that you can't see at this angle.
Serial number. There's an F before it that you can't see at this angle.

Rear decal
Rear decal

Side view. Slight scuff on the paint.
Side view. Slight scuff on the paint.

Hidden margin rack.
Hidden margin rack.

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