Tested/Working - Excellent Vintage Condition!Serial Number 1025590 indicates that it was made in 1960 in East Germany.
This is a very well made German typewriter. The keys are very responsive. You don't find too many of this make of typewriter - very rare.
The shell of the typewriter has a beautiful, classy color of grey with green keys.
Typewriter works perfectly with classic German engineering, ribbon is fine, typed print is clear.
The Keys do not stick at all and respond sharply.
Platen clean and rolls smoothly.
Carriage moves very smoothly and quietly.
There are a couple of scratches on the front of the typewriter (see pictures 22 & 23).
The paper guide that is supposed to pop up to support the sheet of paper does not come up (see picture 18).
Hard, Cloth Covered Case is in great shape, closing latch works. There are old water stains on the inside of the case - see pictures 15 &16.
Will be safely packed for shipping.
If you are looking for a classic, well-built typewriter in excellent working condition, you can't go wrong with this machine.
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