Computing. A WWII M209B encryption machine, L C Smith & ...

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£500

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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

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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

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Auction Date: 9th Jul 2024 at 10am

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