How to Identify a Script Typewriter

Begin with documentation

Typing samples, type slugs, Selectric elements, and collector terminology. Photograph the machine and preserve current evidence before changing its condition.

What to inspect

• Maker, model family, and serial number.
• Keyboard, carriage, case, and accessories.
• Current mechanical symptoms or cosmetic evidence.
• Any repair notes, receipts, manuals, or dealer marks.

How to research it

Use model-specific references and compare several examples. Do not turn a plausible clue into a confirmed fact without supporting evidence.

Buying and selling implications

Describe what you can verify, disclose uncertainty, and use a current typing sample whenever function is relevant.