OUR TECHS ARE FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WORK. PLEASE READ ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
WE BELIEVE THIS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE USS KINGFISH SS-234. IT WAS REPORTED TO US IT CAME FROM THE ESTATE OF TALBOT HARPER JR--SON OF RA TALBOT EDWARD HARPER SR WHO WAS A RADIOMAN ON THE USS KINGFISH DURING WWII. ALSO ON INSIDE OF THE KEY GUARD ON THE TYPEWRITER IS SCRIBED USS KINGFISH
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN AND TAB FUNCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A COTTON THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BROWN RAYON BAND
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWBAND
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
OLD INSULATION IS DIRTY AND USUALLY SMELLS WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW
NEW AND OLD FEET, FOOT HOLDER IS ULTRASONICALLY CLEANED AND REPLACED WITH NEW FOOT
THERE ARE SEVERAL RUBBER AND FELT STOPS AND INSULATORS THAT HAVE BECOME DETERIORATED WITH AGE, WE REPLACE ALL WITH NEW
BOTH FEED ROLLERS AND PLATEN REPLACED
ALL CUSHIONS AND STOPS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 1434671
OUR TECHS ARE FACTORY TRAINED CERTIFIED REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH A MINIMUM 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. WE FEEL WE DO THE MOST EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WORK. PLEASE READ ENTIRE ADD TO SEE WHY
1)The typewriter is completely taken apart. The mechanism is ultrasonically cleaned to make it like new. All painted surfaces are hand cleaned and polished. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts. Our Hermes specialist was factory trained and works exclusively on Hermes machines
2) NEW PLATEN----EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR TYPE QUALITY--
3) NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS
4) NEW FEET
5) NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
6) NEW RETURN CARRIAGE LINE(DRAWSTRING)
7) NEW RIBBON
8) NEW INSULATION
9) NEW BODY GROMMETS
10) COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND ULTRASONIC CLEANED
11) CARRIAGE REMOVED AND REBUILT
12) ESCAPEMENT IS REMOVED AND REBUILT
13) TYPE SLUGS AND ARMS CLEANED
14) RIBBON VIBRATOR, REVERSE, COLOR SELECTOR CLEANED /ADJUSTED
15) CHARACTER ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED
16) BACKSPACE, MARGIN AND TAB FUNCTIONS ADJUSTED
17) LINE SPACING ADJUSTED
18) CASE CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT --- LOCK ADJUSTED
PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL TYPEWRITER YOU ARE BUYING, AS IT WAS BEING RESTORED--NOT "REPRESENTATIVE" PHOTOS OF ANOTHER TYPEWRITER
THE ORIGINAL DRAWBAND IS A COTTON THAT IS 60 YEARS OLD, WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW BLACK RAYON BAND
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL
NEW DRAWBAND
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM IS REMOVED, CLEANED, STOPS ARE MACHINED SMOOTH, SPRINGS REPLACED
OLD INSULATION IS DIRTY AND USUALLY SMELLS WE REPLACE IT WITH NEW
NEW AND OLD FEET, FOOT HOLDER IS ULTRASONICALLY CLEANED AND REPLACED WITH NEW FOOT
THERE ARE SEVERAL RUBBER AND FELT STOPS AND INSULATORS THAT HAVE BECOME DETERIORATED WITH AGE, WE REPLACE ALL WITH NEW
BOTH FEED ROLLERS AND PLATEN REPLACED
ALL CUSHIONS AND STOPS REPLACED
19) The typewriter is reassembled, and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
# 633834
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON EDGES AND CORNERS
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW RIBBON
NEW FEET
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
21 NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1682561
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE IS RECOVERED WITH PERIOD CORRECT TOLEX AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE,
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
ALL OR TYPEWRITERS HAVE NEW PLATENS(RUBBER ROLLERS) ..PLATENS DETERIORATE WITH AGE AND EFFECT THE TYPEWRITER OPERATION...YOU WOULD NOT BUY A CAR WITH 50-100 YEAR OLD TIRES ON IT...WHY BECAUSE RUBBER WEARS WITH BOTH AGE AND USE..THE SAME APPLIES TO THE RUBBER ON TYPEWRITERS...THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORIGINAL PLATEN THAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION
OLD DRAWBAND REMOVED
INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLERS BEING REPLACED
ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
SERIAL # 1254605
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
NEW FEET
NEW RIBBON
18 NEW SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1051044
1936 UNDERWOOD UNIVERSAL
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE
THIS IS THE MORE RARE VERSION..HAD SILVER LETTERING INSTEAD OF THE GOLD, AND THE RIBBON COVERS WERE SOLID WITHOUT THE STAMP IN THEM
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
F974456
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW INFEED AND OUTFEED ROLLER
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW RIBBON
NEW FEET
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
21 NEW HIGH USE SPRINGS
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 1183534
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR, FIRST GENERATION FOR THE 4 BANK
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
NEW PLATEN
NEW OUTFEED(NO INFEED THIS MODEL)
NEW DRAWBAND
NEW FEET
NEW RIBBON
18 NEW SPRINGS
NEW FELT AND RUBBER
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
ADJUSTABLE TABS
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
SERIAL # 60207
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
This particular typewriter's user was based in Pearl harbor during 1941-1946. The information the owners daughter furnished indicated she was a unit secretary at the Naval air station. It is the secretary model, not the signal corps model Given the date code on the typewriter, its an excellent probability the typewriter was a witness to the attack
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1429892
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE HAS SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
747010
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION... THIS INCLUDES A RARESTAND CASE...LEGS UNFOLD UNDER CASE TO BE ABLE TO SIT IN A CHAIR AND TYPE WITHOUT A TABLE...CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1130541
Underwood debuted the Champion line in the late 1930. It was an extension and new generation of the 4 bank series typewriters. Many features that up till now were not available on portables became standard with the Champion series. This included touch control, tab functions and the three position ribbon control. The US Army was so impressed with the champion series, they became the standard for the military services from 1940 until 1948. The series later changed from the early glossy finish to a crinkle finish and was discontinued in 1949
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
LEFT RIBBON COVER HAS SOME SMALL NICKS FROM SOMEONE RING
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
961591
Underwood Company started out originally supplying ribbons to Remington Typewriter. Later Remington decided to produce its own ribbons, and in a twist Underwood started producing Typewriters. Underwood emerged as a premier typewriter producer. The Underwood 5 series became the standard for office machines for many years. Underwood portables became known for their durability, and feature packed models. In October 1963, Olivetti totally merged Underwood into a newly formed Olivetti-Underwood Corporation.
Underwood took their 4 bank portable and redesigned it into the new Underwood portable. Many new features were incorporated into the new typewriter. This included a new faster type mechanism, new carriage return, new shift key design, and a quieter more enclosed mechanism.
THE TYPEWRITER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...CASE IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND A REPLACEMENT HANDLE
ALL OUR TYPEWRITERS ARE PUT THRU THE SAME RESTORATION PROCESS
It has been completely gone over to include:
First and foremost we rate the typewriter before any service is done. This unit came to us in very good to excellent condition.
Second, the typewriter is stripped down by one of our techs. Then each piece is cleaned by hand. Damaged or worn parts are replaced with new, or identical parts from other donor machines
Finally, the typewriter is reassembled, a new ribbon is installed and it is tested for 30 minutes of continuous typing. Any final adjustments are made and it is ready for another 50 years of service
FEATURES:
LINE SPACE AND CARRIAGE RETURN LEVER
LINE SPACE SELECTOR
ADJUSTABLE MARGINS
PAPER RELEASE LEVER
COLOR RIBBON SELECTOR
MANUAL
INCLUDES 90 DAY WARRANTY
1031793