tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post5401688957004781248..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Torpedo TypewritersRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-55321874322755902172021-04-19T21:15:04.412+10:002021-04-19T21:15:04.412+10:00Great text on the Torpedo! Thanks! I just recentl...Great text on the Torpedo! Thanks! I just recently bought an orange coral and beige coloured Torpedo Model 30 and it types so well! It doesn't have a TAB key but the mechanism inside is great and so dependable despite its long shipping travel to me from Germany to the Philippines. The spacebar is the only part that sounds like a tin can but all the other keys are a delight to hear. This Torpedo punches loud and if it was a person, it would have the booming voice of a theatre actress-singer with a distinct strong and big timbre. Love it for its beauty, curvy body, sheen and its excellent typing performance. Lyn YOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-14808800848878944552020-12-02T06:32:52.936+11:002020-12-02T06:32:52.936+11:00Hi. I recently bought from an antique shop a nice ...Hi. I recently bought from an antique shop a nice torpedo 6. It has serial number, etc... however it has 10 red buttons instead of 4 .. I can’t find a photo of this model with 10 red buttons...De.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070985302229683471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-22010701845134556882020-11-20T03:59:28.120+11:002020-11-20T03:59:28.120+11:00Hi. I recently bought a nice -and almost in perfec...Hi. I recently bought a nice -and almost in perfect conditions- Remington Cicero, but can´t find any data about this model on the internet. Someone told me that it may be the same model than the Torpedo 30. Is it possible to find teh user´s manual? Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155287311916255384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-68845709505419914422020-11-18T03:29:38.620+11:002020-11-18T03:29:38.620+11:00I was recently gifted a Torpedo Model 4. Im strugg...I was recently gifted a Torpedo Model 4. Im struggling to find images or more info on it? It’s a beautiful piece! Year 1910-1911 carla erasmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236077489380919728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-44450046361472794692019-01-13T17:52:34.183+11:002019-01-13T17:52:34.183+11:00I finally pulled a “project” model 12 from the cup...I finally pulled a “project” model 12 from the cupboard under the workbench today to shine it up in preparation for posting it to eBay. But it’s crisp castings, machining, and lack of a single issue after much use (significant wear spot on the space bar) had me thinking of excuses to keep it as a companion to the 18b. After shining up the nickel-plated key rings and typing up a recipe card the bonding was complete. Besides the fine machining, I like the touches of hand work, like the hand-stamped serial number placing it at 1926 and the peened rivet next to it that had me wondering how the German worker faired over the following few decades.TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035849049327300498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-32273835892761392532018-04-27T17:02:46.659+10:002018-04-27T17:02:46.659+10:00Hello,
I have a very rare torpedo typwriter with...Hello, <br /><br />I have a very rare torpedo typwriter with glass buttons from the 30's in auction but I cannoot find the exact modelnr. Please can you see at the pictures https://veiling.catawiki.nl/kavels/18240063-very-rare-torpedo-typewriter-1930-german-reich<br /><br />Thank you JanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378851479697880850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-85189387447843594472018-04-27T16:58:38.696+10:002018-04-27T16:58:38.696+10:00Hello, I have a very rare Torpedo typewriter from ...Hello, I have a very rare Torpedo typewriter from the 30's. I have it in auction but I cannot find the modelnr. It is not one of the list in this blog can you help.<br />Link https://veiling.catawiki.nl/kavels/18240063-very-rare-torpedo-typewriter-1930-german-reich<br /><br />Thank you JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-74804975865540842792017-02-23T22:59:43.926+11:002017-02-23T22:59:43.926+11:00Hi there I own a beautiful Torpedo Model 1 and won...Hi there I own a beautiful Torpedo Model 1 and wondered if you like a photo of it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983514806289281927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-19564853462653215972015-02-17T21:28:39.732+11:002015-02-17T21:28:39.732+11:00hi recently i bought torpedo 6 type writer and i w...hi recently i bought torpedo 6 type writer and i was wondering if some one can help me to gather some in formation about.first when it was made and where? second who was the owner of the company back then? third what was it made from? finally who used to buy itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123564633615851160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-23432610303056395702015-02-17T21:21:08.196+11:002015-02-17T21:21:08.196+11:00Hallo my name is walid recently i bought torpedo 6...Hallo my name is walid recently i bought torpedo 6 type writer and i was wondring if can some one help to know some information. 1- when did it made and where? how much did it cost back then? what was it made from? who used to buy it? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123564633615851160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-43565451697047011242013-11-30T14:01:47.632+11:002013-11-30T14:01:47.632+11:00Thanks Aidan. Some of the comments on the latest p...Thanks Aidan. Some of the comments on the latest post about reattaching the drawband might also be useful to you. RMRobert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-26424341006470959502013-11-30T10:32:02.537+11:002013-11-30T10:32:02.537+11:00Thank you very much for the information on reattac...Thank you very much for the information on reattaching the drawband. I really appreciate the trouble you went to in writing up that article. It looks like I'll have great fun replacing it but at least I have instructions now so there's some hope of success.<br /><br />I had a look at your other post and it looks like we've a model 15 as it has the swoop between the turrets (it looks just like the 1931 model under your pre-war heading). Is that not odd for 1941 seeing as model 18 came out in 1936? <br /><br />Greetings from Ireland - we're still recovering from our defeat at the hands of the All Blacks last weekend :)<br /><br />AidanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-6107391433323571222013-11-30T10:30:13.387+11:002013-11-30T10:30:13.387+11:00Thank you very much for the information on reattac...Thank you very much for the information on reattaching the drawband. I really appreciate the trouble you went to in writing up that article. It looks like I'll have great fun replacing it but at least I have instructions now so there's some hope of success.<br /><br />I had a look at your other post and it looks like we've a model 15 as it has the swoop between the turrets (it looks just like the 1931 model under your pre-war heading). Is that not odd for 1941 seeing as model 18 came out in 1936? <br /><br />Greetings from Ireland - we're still recovering from our defeat at the hands of the All Blacks last weekend :)<br /><br />AidanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-88882296268793609822013-11-29T16:02:23.445+11:002013-11-29T16:02:23.445+11:00Aidan see http://oztypewriter.blogspot.com.au/2013...Aidan see http://oztypewriter.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/reattaching-drawband-to-mainspring-on.htmlRobert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-33461445552631938192013-11-29T13:52:04.066+11:002013-11-29T13:52:04.066+11:00You may get a better idea about which model you ha...You may get a better idea about which model you have by looking at http://oztypewriter.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/a-volley-of-torpedoes-14-great-german.html<br />From what you say it is either a 15, 16 or 17, and it is a 1941 model. Torpedo "re-set" the serial number sequence to cover all models under one sequence in 1942.<br />With the drawband, you must re-set the mainspring (test you are winding it back in the right direction by letting it go after a few turns to make sure it 'zings' and not 'flops' back). When you have sufficient tension in the mainspring, reattach the drawband. If the drawband is snapped in half, it may be necessary to replace it, using, say, thin fishing line. Close inspection will show you how the drawband attaches to the right side under the carriage. The drawband must then be pushed under the carriage in exactly the right way to meet the mainspring on the left, without impeding anything under the carriage. Test the drawband moves freely under the carriage. Re-set the mainspring (you may need more than two hands to do all this) then reattach the drawband to the mainspring.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-89255333679900062452013-11-29T00:54:20.489+11:002013-11-29T00:54:20.489+11:00Another question...
The carriage advance(?) strin...Another question...<br /><br />The carriage advance(?) string at the back of the typewriter is broken - do you know where I could find a photo as to how this attaches to the roller mechanism?<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Aidan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-6224533728252579632013-11-29T00:52:18.261+11:002013-11-29T00:52:18.261+11:00Hi, we have a Torpedo typewriter that is very simi...Hi, we have a Torpedo typewriter that is very similar to the one at the top of your page. The only differences are that it says 'Torpedo-Werke A.-G., Frankfurt A.M.' under the Torpedo logo and the ribbon colour selector is red instead of orange. The serial number is 401734. Any serial number list that I can find stops at 400000 and starts at 405001. Can you tell me if this is indeed a 1941 model and do you know why there's a gap in the number lists just for that period?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />AidanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-90408241037407873622013-10-30T03:14:31.131+11:002013-10-30T03:14:31.131+11:00We have a torpedo typrighter blue and silver was w...We have a torpedo typrighter blue and silver was wandering how much its worthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-20124517431140279422013-10-19T20:28:47.233+11:002013-10-19T20:28:47.233+11:00Hi
We found a Torpedo 30, pink and white that is...Hi <br /><br />We found a Torpedo 30, pink and white that is in good condition. Was wondering how much can this be Worth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37743379484222637112013-04-16T21:19:12.062+10:002013-04-16T21:19:12.062+10:00Hi Arnoldus. Do you know what model it is? Going b...Hi Arnoldus. Do you know what model it is? Going by the serial number I'm wondering whether it is an 18 or 20. both of which are post-war. I take it it is a portable? Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-14130701624162669922013-04-16T00:39:26.216+10:002013-04-16T00:39:26.216+10:00Hi Robert. A few years ago I bought a Torpedo type...Hi Robert. A few years ago I bought a Torpedo typewriter that has been used by the US Army, probably during WWII. I bought it for 5 euro at a fleemarket in the village I live in, just near Rotterdam/Dordrecht in Holland. It's coloured army-green and faintly on one side it states: "US Army For school use only". The very same model, same colour, appears in Saving Private Ryan in the field office scene whith soldier Upham. Now 'my' serialnumber is 672093. Which according to the typewriterdatabase belongs to machines from the 50's, not WWII? I'm trying to find out more about my Torpedo, but without much luck. So maybe you can tell me more?Arnoldushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173228984035575009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-46682648434272115772013-01-18T15:41:30.043+11:002013-01-18T15:41:30.043+11:00Thanks Dan. I will be selling some of my own Torpe...Thanks Dan. I will be selling some of my own Torpedos of this vintage soon, so I'll let you know.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-42881660825330409172013-01-17T21:21:41.390+11:002013-01-17T21:21:41.390+11:00Thanks Robert, She was a little clueless but did g...Thanks Robert, She was a little clueless but did get some helpful mail telling her she was way off the mark and she did to her credit postscript it into her text. Thanks also for the carbon dating... I'm glad it wasn't a pre war model. Will get myself another in good time.Dan De Lionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-56446330753745113962013-01-16T20:37:05.101+11:002013-01-16T20:37:05.101+11:00Sorry to hear about your loss, Dan, but I have to ...Sorry to hear about your loss, Dan, but I have to say your mother got a very good price for it. I just hope she didn't fool the buyer by saying it was from the late 1800s. More like late 1940s, at the very best. Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-74966009620285561762013-01-15T21:36:04.282+11:002013-01-15T21:36:04.282+11:00Today I found out my Mother had sold my Torpedo po...Today I found out my Mother had sold my Torpedo portable on ebay in December without consent and i'm pretty devastated. I'm not sure which period it straddles as the styling looks from the thirties but the emblem looked fifties and shares similar top cover styling to the blue bird and dutch made torpedo. Any clues?<br />Here's the ebay listing ... unfortuantely i don't have any better photo's than the ones my mum took.<br />http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261138018028#ht_3638wt_1167Dan De Lionhttps://www.facebook.com/Dandelion71noreply@blogger.com