Yes indeed, M15 machines can be brought back from the dead. Check out Ricebox Jim’s handiwork-
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On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 7:23 PM John Nagle <nagle@animats.com> wrote:

Yes. Unless it's in really good condition, or you're a fan of Model 26
machines, don't bother. Model 15 machines can be brought back from
the dead, even if rusted. All the parts were Parkerized, and ones
for the WWII military often got an anti-fungal coating as well.
Model 26 machines have more sheet metal and less environmental
protection.

                                John Nagle


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