1962 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Truetype #T281065
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 09-04-2026 at 02:59PM
Last Edit: 09-04-2026 at 03:09PM
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Description:
This early one is very different. The first thing I noticed was an unusual plug/hole in the bottom panel. Once apart, an entirely different escapement and linkage assembly to trip it is revealed. It is quite crude compared to what they used starting circa 1963.
In 1970 they reissue the Truetype as a 42 key budget model.
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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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