Underwood Noiseless 77 – 621423 (1933)
My Underwood Noiseless 77 is serial number 621423 and is from 1933 – only two years after Remington began to make them for Underwood.
When I found this typewriter, it had obviously been in a wet place – a basement perhaps? The leatherette on the case is pulling away in many places. The typewriter itself had numerous small rust spots underneath. Thankfully I found it before the rusting had done real damage.
The primary problem was the drawstring (the string that pulls the carriage along as you type) had broken. It’s always a problem to find a suitable material. Some folks have used the cords from mini-blinds, some use nylon cord, and some have even suggested using gut violin strings. On this machine I’ve tried a non-stretch fishing line. Only use will determine if it holds to it’s non-stretch claim.
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- Underwood Noiseless 77
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- Underwood Noiseless 77 #2
I have a Underwood noiseless typewrighter serial #1510663 with case in mint condition; what would the age of this one be?
My husband has an Underwood Noiseless 77 883763-1937. He says he bought it from a friend in Medical school in late 1940′s. It’s been tucked away in its case ever since and appears to be in very good condition. Case is not as pristeen, but still very nice.
I’m about to put it in a yard sale. Does anyone know it’s value.
they are not (rare) persay but have a decent resale value a about $200-250
J. Smith, the Noiseless 77s usually run anywhere from $15-50 depending on the condition.
If you have not sold this typewriter I would be interested in purchasing it.