[GreenKeys] Western Union 103 Teleprinter

[Hugh Pyle]

When I look more carefully, I don't think there are any missing keys.  It's
just a slightly odd layout!


On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 4:13 PM Hugh Pyle <hpyle at cabezal.com> wrote:

> I've come across a Western Union "Teleprinter 103" in moderately rough
> condition, with a few missing keys.  The cabinet is very rusty, and the
> typing unit looks gunky and dusty but relatively workable.
>
> This article has some commentary (
> https://archive.org/details/TheDeafAmerican226February1970/page/n20/mode/1up
> ),
> "Model 103 comes from the family of Model 100s made by the Teletype
> Corporation some years before the Model 15s came into existence. The units
> of Model 100s are very similar with respect to each other and will be
> designated thereafter as Model 103 in this article for brevity... The Model
> 103s mechanics is quite different from that of a 15 since its type bars are
> stationary while the paper roller is moved from left to right as the
> machine prints. The keyboard of a Model 103 is a delight and is the
> lightest to the touch of any of the teletypewriter models described in this
> series. For this reason many people prefer the Model 103 unit over any
> other model in spite of its age".
>
> Does anyone have more information on the Model 103 unit?
> And, any suggestions on parts sources?
>
> A couple more photos:
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/7UUsZYqhSEi2a5uw5
>
>
>
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