Remington Typewriter Guide

Historical orientation

The Smithsonian notes that the Scholes and Glidden machine was brought to market by Remington in 1874.

A Remington Standard No. 6 in the Smithsonian collection dates to around 1894.

Later Remington and Remington Rand machines include standards, portables, noiseless designs, and electric office equipment.

Model families to learn

• Remington Standard No. 6
• Remington Portable families
• Remington Noiseless
• Remington Rand portables and office machines

Identification clues

• Distinguish early upstrike and later visible-writing designs.
• Do not treat Remington and Remington Rand markings as interchangeable eras.
• Portable body generation and keyboard layout are important identification clues.

Before buying

Ask for the serial number, a current typing sample, photographs beneath the ribbon cover, and a clear explanation of any service. Compare the exact family rather than treating every Remington as equivalent.

Useful comparison terms

Add the model, body generation, color, keyboard language, case, working status, or service terms to your search. For electric machines, include the exact generation and correction system.