£500
Computing. A WWII M209B encryption machine, L C Smith & Corona Typewriter Inc. New York, c1942, No 19056, the mechanism of six rotors on key wheels, grey plastic enciphering knob and black plastic power lever, in camouflage green metal housing with metal label, 18cm l, printed Technical Manual (for M209, published April 27 1942) TM 11-380, dated 1942 and endorsed RESTRICTED
Provenance: A schoolboy's 'swap' by the present vendor, in the early 1950s
Excellent original condition, functioning smoothly and entirely original, not cleaned or restored. The metal housing good retaining practically all of the original green finish. Dirty / oily, not dented or damaged
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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28.80% inc VAT*
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30.6% inc VAT*
