Rheinmetall KsT 1956

What a presence this typewriter has on a desk, in a room! The wonderful green colour gives it a look that is both gentle and powerful. It has a hip 1960s sleekness to the design. Rheinmetall is known by typewriter enthusiasts to be a very high-quality typing machine.

This is a 1956, Rheinmetall Kst typewriter, in an unusual colour. The colour is absolutely original--this typewriter has not been over-painted. It is in very nice condition in every way. It is fully working and has been fully serviced, aligned and adjusted. We have outfitted this KsT with a new ribbon so you can start typing immediately. The ribbon is black but if you prefer a two-colour ribbon, just let me know and we can put that on.

This typewriter is sold complete with a 6-month mechanical guarantee, lifetime service advice and shipping including full insurance.

The body colour finish is completely original and is unfaded by the sun or any other factors. Under the spacebar there was some paint-loss over the years and the paint has been retouched. You can see this in the photos.

Mechanically this typewriter is in perfect working condition. All systems have been checked and adjusted or aligned as necessary. It has been thoroughly cleaned and properly lubricated for years of service.All the chrome is unblemished and uncorroded. The keytops are in fine condition without any signs of fingernail scratching. Everything works as it should and as originally designed.

This is a Model KsT and therefore has the tabulator system.  

Based on the serial number (581927) this machine was manufactured in 1960.

The keyboard is interntaional QWERTY with accents for foreign languages. The typeface is a very fine and elegant Elite (13 c.p.i.).

Regarding the rubber: Platen Roller is smooth, clean and soft, with a wonderful durometer reading of 91 (ideal is considered by most to be between 82 and 95). The Paper Feeder Rollers are new-like and soft. The Feet are new-like and soft.
Regarding the chrome and aluminium: Perfect.
Regarding the Body condition: Nearly Perfect. As mentioned, an area under the spacebar was retouched due to paint loss. That is it! The paint finish overall is wonderful!

Unfortunately, this typewriter has become separated from its carrying case over the years.

This very fine example of a Rheinmetall KsT will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for shipment.

See my buyer reviews on Etsy (same username: acmetypemachines) and you will have confidence in your purchase! If you have any questions or wish to see more photos, please don't hesitate to contact us.
 
For a discussion of Rheinmetall typewriters visit:
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This typewriter, like all of our typewriters, has gone through the following inspections, among others, and adjustments have been made as required:
1. Carriage movement
2. Platen condition
3. testing of platen locks, free head and paper release
4. Condition and pressure of front and rear feed rollers
5. Line space mechanism
6, Position and action of paper shield and paper bail functions
7. Testing of paper guides
8. Placement and clearance of line gauge
9. Proper functioning of carriage release levers
10. Movement and play of shift mechanism
11. Correct action of shift keys
12. Testing of cylinder and anvil positions
13. Spring drum tension
14. Ribbon feed and reverse, and ribbon position
15. Typebar and type guide position and action
16. Margin release, line lock and bell mechanisms
17. Space bar trip, key lever spring tensions and level of keyboard
18. Key card correspondence with characters
Among other inspections and adjustments...

ACME TYPE MACHINE COMPANY
Acme Type Machines is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of fine vintage typewriters from the era of fine, modern typewriter design and manufacture: the 1930s through the early 1970s. We have a carefully earned reputation for fine machines, excellent conservation and restoration, attentive customer service and good after-sale care and advice.

Our gallery of typewriters has clients in the United States and Canada, Australia and China, Morocco and Brunei, Finland and Japan and may places in-between. Our clients include many important collectors of typewriters, screenwriters and novelists, European and American interior designers, film art and production design departments and the casual--but discriminating--individual.

The aesthetic that drives us at Acme Type Machines is that of the museum conservator: to preserve our "typewriter" cultural heritage in a way that retains the integrity of the original object, restoring its mechanical components to their original utility, conserving the original cosmetic condition, and taking account of any historical aspects of its use or ownership.

All of our typewriters, except in some very exceptional circumstances (carefully noted in the description), are ready to use in the same manner as when they were originally manufactured and purchased. Some of our clients are screenwriters and novelists, using our typewriters on a daily basis. Some are collectors, rarely using the machines to type, who appreciate the meticulousness with which our typewriters are conserved.

Typewriters from Acme Type Machines are not inexpensive. The number of mechanical tests and adjustments, the attention to the cleaning process, small repairs etc., require hours of time and careful and professional work.
We find our typewriter treasures throughout Europe and the process of acquiring these fine machines can require long and delicate negotiations. Protected shipment and transportation to our gallery and workroom adds expense, as well.

After a typewriter is sold to a client, it undergoes a final testing, cleaning and inspection. The typewriter is then carefully prepared with protection on the platen-knobs, between the ribbon-cover and the body, and on the carriage return lever and other vulnerable parts. The escapement is protected by immobilising the carriage. The typewriter and case are wrapped in a layer of protective, strong bubble-wrap which is then placed in a carton box of double thick cardboard (carton). Shipment is made with padding--on six sides--of foam-rubber and fitted styrofoam.

Our goal is to provide a wonderful, working, vintage typewriter--usable, beautiful and aesthetically interesting--to your home or office, film studio or art department.