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1947 Royal KMM Serial # KMM14-3425978 1947 Royal KMM typewriter, Serial # KMM14-3425978 Jim D's 1947 Royal KMM typewriter. 2026-03-19 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Jim D: 1947 Royal KMM Serial # KMM14-3425978 This 14"-wide platen makes for one heavy beast. Occasionally the "a" key will stick, and the right magic margin is a bit wonky. It will set but later will come loose, especially if I tab over to the end of the line.

1947 Royal KMM #KMM14-3425978

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jim D (JimD)
Created: 03-19-2026 at 10:31AM
Last Edit: 03-19-2026 at 11:54AM

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This 14"-wide platen makes for one heavy beast. Occasionally the "a" key will stick, and the right magic margin is a bit wonky. It will set but later will come loose, especially if I tab over to the end of the line.

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Original "universal" ribbon which does NOT work in these KMM machines. Had to order the correct one off eBay.
Original "universal" ribbon which does NOT work in these KMM machines. Had to order the correct one off eBay.

These are the correct metal spools ordered off an eBay site. Very quick service & fit perfectly.
These are the correct metal spools ordered off an eBay site. Very quick service & fit perfectly.

Check out that last service date - 1968 was well over 50 years ago!
Check out that last service date - 1968 was well over 50 years ago!

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