tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post4706964381779207435..comments2024-03-26T16:00:23.608-04:00Comments on The Typewriter Revolution blog: My Victor adding machineRichard Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-32624002692537706012022-09-26T22:00:34.065-04:002022-09-26T22:00:34.065-04:00I'm sorry, I'm not an expert on these and ...I'm sorry, I'm not an expert on these and don't know how to correlate serials with dates and model numbers.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-79982981622189481782022-09-23T00:03:52.406-04:002022-09-23T00:03:52.406-04:00I need to find the model # of my victorI need to find the model # of my victorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-78252549902925571482022-09-23T00:00:58.256-04:002022-09-23T00:00:58.256-04:00I would like to know how to find the date on mine....I would like to know how to find the date on mine. I have a serial # but no information as to the model. The serial # is stamped into the bottom. Any help would be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-54480206729889012822018-05-20T10:32:47.198-04:002018-05-20T10:32:47.198-04:00Hi Stephanie, I'm afraid I don't have any ...Hi Stephanie, I'm afraid I don't have any technical information on adjusting this machine. If you think it is gummy with old grease or oil, you can remove the external housing and dunk the machine in mineral spirits, with just a little high-quality oil dissolved into the solution (such as gun oil). Note that this model does not have a motor; there is no electricity and no spring tension, everything is powered by the hand crank.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-11722843417323451552018-05-19T23:40:32.231-04:002018-05-19T23:40:32.231-04:00Thanks for the write-up Richard. This machine is a... Thanks for the write-up Richard. This machine is a beauty! Could you please direct me to where to buy/find information on points to calibrate for the motor? Or if you have this information or any paperwork, I'd be willing to buy it from you to get my machine up and working. I really want to start using it! Thanks, StephanieSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943859731722158556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-85104653126576739552017-12-17T11:58:17.759-05:002017-12-17T11:58:17.759-05:00Ok thank you so much for taking the time out to an...Ok thank you so much for taking the time out to answer me back! I figured that was the best bet but never know if you don't ask lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412551301239921029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-35532076238616647792017-12-17T11:51:03.160-05:002017-12-17T11:51:03.160-05:00I don't know, since this isn't a focus of ...I don't know, since this isn't a focus of my hobby. A brief search on Google and Facebook didn't turn up any adding machine collectors' associations. But if the market is anything like typewriters, eBay really is your best bet. Collectors of anything will check eBay regularly. Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-76235528043220844942017-12-17T11:46:16.783-05:002017-12-17T11:46:16.783-05:00Are there any sort of places specific to selling a...Are there any sort of places specific to selling adding machines? Like for collectors or anything besides just ebay or Amazon?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412551301239921029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-9302703327103643442017-12-17T11:38:40.506-05:002017-12-17T11:38:40.506-05:00Sold auctions on eBay are a good place to check. T...Sold auctions on eBay are a good place to check. This is a common model, so there are many examples that have recently sold. They range widely, from about $15 to $275. The average is around $50.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-49852204721294065892017-12-17T11:32:01.971-05:002017-12-17T11:32:01.971-05:00Im new to any kind of blogging sites i stumbled ac...Im new to any kind of blogging sites i stumbled across this one looking for info about a Victor adding machine I have just like this one..wondering if someone could possibly tell me how much it would be worth if i we're to sell mine? Its also in near mint condition with a carry case Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412551301239921029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-24359159636149662492017-08-15T13:06:14.107-04:002017-08-15T13:06:14.107-04:00You might try removing the housing, then dipping t...You might try removing the housing, then dipping the whole mechanism in mineral spirits, with just a small amount of gun oil dissolved in the mineral spirits.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-80182902343459693512017-08-15T13:03:29.214-04:002017-08-15T13:03:29.214-04:00any one know how to get the crank and/or keys unst...any one know how to get the crank and/or keys unstuck?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04221139265908239361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-83195045815796068202017-01-09T18:23:51.052-05:002017-01-09T18:23:51.052-05:00For a zero, you don't depress any key in that ...For a zero, you don't depress any key in that column. Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-91417756203422726422017-01-09T18:17:45.087-05:002017-01-09T18:17:45.087-05:00Is this an adding machine with no zeros ?Is this an adding machine with no zeros ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814588372360607106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-13906541664452321992014-04-14T15:01:14.648-04:002014-04-14T15:01:14.648-04:00This looks like the good old Magneto phone. This looks like the good old Magneto phone. Rudrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690768590793404419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-88598734752048110842014-04-13T05:32:10.204-04:002014-04-13T05:32:10.204-04:00Damn! This old saying that "your heart won...Damn! This old saying that "your heart won't miss things your eyes didn't see" is so true... (and applies not only to people's relationships ;) ). Well - after such advertising campaign I expect the price to go to triple figures :DPiotr Trumpielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849313715621355838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-91399809682378910372014-04-12T13:49:24.445-04:002014-04-12T13:49:24.445-04:00I've got a few adding machines myself - a sort...I've got a few adding machines myself - a sort of sub collection. The Victor is very cool, and the bakelite in great shape. Great find!<br />I'm sort of enjoying collecting all sorts of "office" collectables, as I'm sure many of us do.Don Lamperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033476212606822358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-13178719981129018892014-04-12T07:59:08.350-04:002014-04-12T07:59:08.350-04:00A beautiful display piece - Imagine what the match...A beautiful display piece - Imagine what the matching typewriter looks like!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-64749900710073058542014-04-11T17:46:06.832-04:002014-04-11T17:46:06.832-04:00What are the odds?? There is ANOTHER one like this...What are the odds?? There is ANOTHER one like this out on ShopGoodwill.com <br />http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Roswell-Typewriter-Co-Victor-Adding-Machine-16154458.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331656773177360643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-11819777380635084632014-04-11T17:39:40.110-04:002014-04-11T17:39:40.110-04:00There is a much lesser model out on ShopGoodwill.c...There is a much lesser model out on ShopGoodwill.com right now, but it's nowhere as beautiful as this one! http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Vintage-Bonelli-Victor-Typewriter-16105251.html<br /><br />Very nice, Richard!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331656773177360643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-54369533797980874352014-04-11T15:49:35.279-04:002014-04-11T15:49:35.279-04:00I have the Champion model very much like that in b...I have the Champion model very much like that in both the columnar format and the 10-digit keypad format. We had one of the latter when I was growing up, and seeing them popping up on eBay sent me searching. Mine are the basic black with white faceplates, not nearly as gorgeous as yours. Beautiful one you have there!Dan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994249502799734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-81645639208624629612014-04-11T14:45:39.927-04:002014-04-11T14:45:39.927-04:00I might need parts! It looks much like the one I ...I might need parts! It looks much like the one I purchased yesterday but I've not had a chance to really check out my machine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572936941907386555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-23715025624454555612014-04-11T14:32:43.443-04:002014-04-11T14:32:43.443-04:00Dangit, you are inciting lust in my heart for a ne...Dangit, you are inciting lust in my heart for a new machine. You are the Devil! :D<br /><br />At least my list only includes two of them now, and I'm happy that you finally fulfilled the desire expressed in these comments:<br />http://munk.org/typecast/2013/01/19/marchant-figuremaster-adding-machine/Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-76322763436362906922014-04-11T13:55:03.155-04:002014-04-11T13:55:03.155-04:00I've always been fond of the word "compto...I've always been fond of the word "comptometer." Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742394456941143587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-43592467906242839422014-04-11T11:56:55.344-04:002014-04-11T11:56:55.344-04:00Stunning! That is one awesome find, I must say. Co...Stunning! That is one awesome find, I must say. Coincidentally, I also recently acquired an adding machine and I am clueless how to operate it. The info you posted could be useful.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.com