HMV model identifcation

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Gramtastic
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HMV model identifcation

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Hi, Just seen this on Ebay - anyone know anything about it i.e. model, year, what soundbox it should have etc ? Can't find any similar images online...
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It's something as model 113 or so, a colonial heavy portable with the motor no 32 or 34, and 5a/b soundbox. The seller is Hindi, isn't it?
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Thanks ! the seller is in Cambridgeshire UK. Any ideas of value ? - never seen one before so I assume it is quite an unusual machine.

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Yes, its a 113 or 113a. Its too heavy to be called a portable....unless there are 2 people carrying it :-) I think it was termed "Transportable". The sound is really great. It was made for the colonial market in primarily India

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The HMV 113 is essentially the same machine as the HMV 130, fitted in a larger (and heavier) teak box- It utilizes the 5A or 5B soundbox and the dual spring nr 32 motor. I enjoy playing it, it sounds good and the fretwork is very nice.

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From an Indian HMV record cover in my collection :
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