1950 Underwood Finger-Flite Champion #J2119785
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-23-2026 at 01:55PM
Last Edit: 03-24-2026 at 04:57AM
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Description:
Two to make one good one.
This is Underwood's big post-war leap. Introduced in late 1950 as the Champion, and shortly after, they started adding Finger Flight to the model name.
This one seems to confirm the year later for the entire Underwood portable SN run.
Go with the hyphen. There is a Finger Flight wo the hyphen gallery.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to any one area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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