1949 Royal KMG #4796755
Status: My Collection
Hunter: BenJoe Markland (BenJoeM)
Created: 10-12-2023 at 03:16PM
Last Edit: 11-12-2026 at 11:40PM
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Description:
1949 Royal KMG desktop in gray, serial KMG 4796755 as stamped. Pica. This was my first desktop restoration, and it is still in my collection.
I found it at a local antique store in dire condition: heavily rusted and dirty, with a seized carriage and worn-out feet.
Work done on the bench:
- All rust cleaned off and a full cleaning
- Seized carriage freed
- New feet and gaskets 3D printed
- Line spacing and Magic Margins fixed
- Paint touch-ups
It has been bumped around in its life. It carries scratch marks and some decals are gone. It still has its original ribbon spools, and it is in full working order.
Restored by Slow Letter Co., Syracuse, Utah. https://slowletterco.com
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