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WWII US Army Record Player -
This is a US army signal corps turn table. As issued during WWII. Heavy duty construction.
placed inside a wooden box.
The speed goes from 78 to 33 1/3.
A black tag is attached to the top of the box with information which reads:
Signal Corps Amplifier US Army
Reproducing equipment MC-364-D
Serial No Order No.9186-Phila-46
Espey Mfg. Co. Inc.
115 230 V. 50-60 Cycles
Additional markings are found on the top. Executed in white paint. They read:
HQ BTRY 3149
A second tag contains the following information:
Signal Corps US Army
Reproducing equipment MC-364-D
Set Serial No __________
This number covers the complete set
and is not to be confused
with component serial numbers
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The inside of the lid contains spare fuses which are attached to a holding device.
The parts list is found inside the box along with the schematic diagram. A set of controls
which inclue MIC, PHONO and TONE are located in the front.
An additional Black metal tag is secured to the body, containing the following information:
Motor Lubrication Instructions
IMPORTANT: Turntable motor requires lubrication
once each month. (Normal 8 hour day operationa) Lubricate motor as follows
1. Remove modified "C" spring washer.
2. Lift turntable.
3. Apply 2 to 3 drops of oil (PL. Special) to the following points:
A. Hole to the right rear of the turntable shaft.
B. Ball sealed filler hole marked "oil"
in the right front of the turntable shaft.
C. Hole to the rear of speed control shaft.
At some point the turntable ended up assigned to the California department of health,
education & welfare. Who placed a property tag on the turntable.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
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