Alpina SK-24 (1951-63)
branded TOPS P-2 for YU market s/n 332913
CHECKING LIST |
BASIC FUNCTIONS |
| Carriage return lever | returns the carriage to the left margin to start a new line |
| Carriage release lever | disabling the escapement mechanism, frees carriage so it can be moved by hand |
| Escapement | characteristic carriage step movement to the left with each character press |
| Ruler bar | helping setting margins and positioning paper |
| Platen knobs - paper feeder | handles at both sides of the cylinder |
| Platen easy removal/cleaning | |
| Shift keys at both sides | |
| Caps/shift lock key | |
| Set of characters, numerical and punctuation keys with space bar |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES |
| Line space regulator lever | controls the space between the lines when starting new line with carriage return lever | YES |
| Variable line spacer knob | | YES |
| Carriage release lever at both sides | | YES |
| Carriage lock | locks the shift and carriage in the safe transport position | YES |
| Carriage easy disassembling | | YES |
| Margin Stop Keys | adjust the setting of margins | YES |
| Margin release key | unlocks the margin stop | YES |
| Margin release lock | | YES |
| Right margin warning bell | | YES |
| Margin markers and ruler | | YES |
| Right margine typing/key blocker | blocks the typing whan the right margine is reached | YES |
| Paper release lever | loosens paper under platen for straightening or removing | YES |
| Fast paper insert/removal lever | | NO |
| Backspace key | moves carriage back one space at a time | YES |
| 3 position paper bail | | NO |
| Paper bail ruler | clamps the paper to platen, helping setting tabs | YES |
Tab Set Key
Tab Clear Key
Tabulator | places tab stop at desired point
removes tab stops to the both sides
moves the carriage to a tab stop | YES
YES
YES |
| Ribbon Color selector lever | disengage ribbon or any part of bi-colored ribbon | YES |
| Touch selector lever | selecting the typing feel - personal touch tuning | YES |
| Automatic ribbon flow direction switcher | changes the flaw direction on each end of the ribbon | YES |
| Half spacing | keeps the carriage mid space until space key is pressed | YES |
| Unjam lever | instantly unjams jammed keys (together with margine releise) | NO |
| Decimal tabs | moves the carriage certain no. of decimal spaces | NO |
| Akcent key | puts no space akcent | YES |
| Folding paper holder | auto-extending | YES |
| Card holder | keeps the card near the platen for proper print | YES |
| Paper guide | blade against which paper is placed | YES |
| Pencil ruler/underline hole(s) | for drawing horizontal/vertical lines and tables | YES |
| Carriage return clicking sound | | YES |
ACCESSORIES |
Molded housing (metal housing and chasis)
Molded chassis | | YES
YES |
| Suitcase | hard | YES |
| Suitcase lock and key | works | YES |
| Stand lock | | NO |
| Hinge ribbon cover | | NO |
| Bottom cover | (the bottom of the suitcase takes bottom cover function) | NO |
| Folding return lever | compact in transport reasons | YES |
| Return laver fix | fixing return laver in transport position | YES |
| Housing sound dampeners | | NO |
| Metal ribbon reels | (Pelikan plastic reels) | NO |
| New bi-color ribbon inserted | 13 mm universal | YES |
| Brochure | | YES |
| Other | cleaning brush; spare ribbon; correction paper set; eraser rubber | YES |
| * free downloadable Users manual PDF available at the net |
CONDITION (FAQ) |
| Serviced | usualy does not mean typewriter was 100% desasambled, then just in needed level for proper cleaning, oiling and tuning | YES |
| All functions working order | | YES |
| Clean | | YES |
| Properly lubricated | | YES |
| Key sticking | | NO |
| Light carriage return | | YES |
| Clearance gaps | | NO or within the tolerance |
| Platen damages | | NO or <1% |
| Paper gripping | | good |
| Corrosion | | NO or <1% |
| Worn badges | | NO or <1% |
| Worn keys / keyboard | | NO or <1% |
| Factory paint | | YES |
| Worn paint | | NO or <1% |
| Case (box) | | very good |
| Q-W-E-R-T-Y layout? | | YES |
| Character set | Latin script includes all English alphabet characters (supporting the most Latin-based alphabets) | Alphabet
+5 latin char. |
| Print | | very good |
| Typing test included | | YES |
| Check list included | | YES |
| Spare parts provided | for all the typewriters purchased in this store | YES |
This machine is in fully working/operational condition, it could be used for everyday typing with appropriate mentence and respect toward it's age. SHOLD BE KEPT ON MIND, it is still used, c.60 year old typewriter - please download free User’s manual PDF for this model and introduce yourself with proper use and maintenance before typing
checking date: 12.May 2022. DAU
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