This beauty was about as 'unworn' as any typewriter I've had the pleasure to restore. In fact, most of the work was just washing away the old oil, which had hardened. There was very little wear to any of the covers, let alone the gears and cogs. Despite being over 80 years old, this machine (which was quite the office workhorse in its day) is as ready to accept jobs as the year it was plucked from the assembly line.
Underwood was serious when they called this model the Master. Everything from the rubber platen to the unusual keys was made to last.
Notice the keys are not like their older models, which contained a printed letter, with a piece of glass over it, and then encapsulated by a metal casing. These keys are all one piece, but not quite as large and clunky as most typewriters started using in the 50s.
The mechanics in this machine are smooth, the covers practically unblemished, and the rubber pliable.
If ordering outside the Cincinnati area, there'll be an added $30 for shipping. If you're local, call me and set up an appointment, and I can give you a full demonstration, along with a crash-course on using manual typewriters.
