[SLIGHT TUNE UP] 1946 Underwood No. 11 Standard Typewriter SN#6032520 Elite 12 For Sale

The product is a vintage 1946 Underwood No. 11 Standard Typewriter with the Elite 12 pitch typeface. This manual typewriter is portable and made of steel, featuring a serial number of 6032520. Manufactured in the United States, this collectible item is a classic piece of writing history that showcases the craftsmanship and design of typewriters from that era.

PRODUCT NOTES:

• Basic service performed:
• Vacuum dust.
• Basic cleaning of the machine.
• Lubricate essential moving parts.
• Segment has been flushed and keys and have been aligned. There may be keys that do stick. If so, put a little denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner in the slot where the key hits the segment and press keys continuously until it’s free.
• Platen is still in great condition. It's been cleaned and rolls as it should.
• Carriage moves nicely but sometimes it slightly grinds towards the end of the left.
• Bell works but it's inconsistent.
• Nice and responsive typing action.The lower case letter height does need adjusting. All caps is fine.
• Backspace does work, but sometimes it sticks.
• Cosmetic Condition: Good Overall
• Some minor scratches consistent with its age and usage.
• What’s Included:
• New ribbon will be installed.
• Note: Please offer accordingly, as these are the only known issues I've discovered.

SELLER’S NOTE: ***Check out my page for more typewriters listed***

I try to get all my typewriters to be in working order. However, due to the age and nature of these vintage machines sometimes there may be some unforeseen issues that arise. If so, please feel free to reach out to me anytime and I can help fix the problem.

My machines have been cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted for optimal functionality. I try to mitigate the amount of cleaning materials used during in order to preserve the life and longevity of each machine.

• Cleaning
• Dust, ink, and grime are removed as much as possible.
• A soft brush and compressed air clear out debris from the type bars and chassis.
• Platen (rubber roller) is cleaned with a mild solvent to help restore grip.
• I try to limit the use of harsh chemicals.
• Lubrication
• Moving parts like the carriage rails, type bar pivots, and shift mechanism are lightly lubricated with typewriter-specific oil.

SHIPPING NOTE:

Shipments are all packed with bubble wrap and paper to ensure package is tightly secured to mitigate any damage during delivery.

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