1972 Brother Webster XL-747 #L2591057
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 04-11-2026 at 05:18PM
Last Edit: 04-11-2026 at 05:58PM
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I thought this one was more challenged, but the drawstring was simply wrapped around the bottom of the mainspring.
There is almost zero for an ad push on these. When they show up, they are not using the XL-747. However, it is clear that is what is in the drawing. They just call it the "Webster."
Not all JP-1s are the same. I thought the larger, and nicer feet, on this one were something that came along later on things like the Sperry Rand Performer.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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