More than three million units of Underwood #5 typewriters where produced over 30 years. Fairs, Certificates, nationwide contests, awards... moved hundreds thousands people around the world.

But despite his success, there is very few information about this model available at Internet.

I bought and old Underwood #5 at eBay and began to restore it. As I tried to get more information on Internet I could discover only few links related with this brand.

So, I decided to put together all the information I find and others are so kind to send to me.

Do you want to date your old Underwood ?:

1. Locate the serial number of your machine
2. Look up this table to find out the year of production of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, portable (3, 4 banks & noiseless), noiseless, noiseless 77, electric

How to repair, rebuild and adjust Underwood typewriters:

• Quick reference guide to locate and fix most common problems
• Detailed guide to repair and adjust them

Get your own Underwood #5

• Current auctions of units for sale on eBay
• Current auctions or units for sale on Yahoo
• Completed auctions with final prices. See the real value of Underwoods like yours.

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