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Curta Type II Mechanical Calculator 1958

Item#: SCI995

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Curta Type II Mechanical Calculator 1958 - click to enlarge.

Curta Type II Mechanical Calculator. This Type II model with serial number 520286 was manufactured on November 1958 and was made in Liechtenstein by Contina Ltd. (invented by Curt Herzstark). All of the mechanical and other parts are functioning very well, including: The main operating handle that can be pulled up or down. The carriage drum that could be raised and turned. The setting knobs that are used for selecting any number from 1 – 9. The counting dials that shows the results and the counter position. The clearing lever that by rotation can clear the dials. The reversing lever with its two working positions. The special plastic shock-resistant carrying case, which opened with a clockwise twist.