[R-390] re: R-383 receiver (OT)

[wli]

Went to the Mt Baker Hamfest in WA today. Not a lot there BUT saw two interesting items. There was a R-383 receiver... maybe 10 metal octal tubes 0.54-32MC in 6 or 8 bands... filthy dirty for $100. The front dials and plates looked 30's vintage, but all controls moved OK. Any info on this receiver? Did not sell. A similarly dirty BC-1004 was gone in 15 minutes for $100.  No 390's or 388's though.  Anyway, I already have enough to keep me busy for decades (!)

W. Li