I unpacked the typewriter a little bit ago. I'm so excited to have it!!! It's a piece of history right in my family room! I had no idea exactly how old it is, so I found the serial number and found a web site that has a database of underwood typewriter serial numbers & year made, I found mine, it's a model 5 and was made in 1929 according to the serial number, that's 87 years old if I did my math right. It still works, although needs a new ribbon. The bell even sort of still rings, believe it or not. It has a lot of dust in it though. Once I blow out the dust I bet it will still ring.