1973 IBM Selectric II #26-2231739
Status: My Collection
Hunter: David Richman (David1887)
Created: 05-02-2026 at 05:30PM
Last Edit: 05-02-2026 at 05:35PM
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Description:
I got this machine last January, it even came with its original dust cover although it dose have some holes in it. This machine almost completely works except for the fact that it completely doesn't work at all, all the original grease has coagulated and stuck up the mechanisms so its probably fixable I just fear if I take it apart to do maintenance I won't know how to put it back together again.
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Hunter: David Richman (David1887)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
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Hi, I started collecting typewriters in my early teens . One day I stumbled across an antique store on my way home, I saw a typewriter outside the shop and I urged my Mother to pull over so I could check it out. I don't know where this intrigue can from but after that machine I became fascinated with them. I figured I should mention that, most people seem to get into this hobby for nostalgia, I just like mechanical things.
I started a Youtube channel called The Jersey Type
@TheNewJerseyTypewriter
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