
The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
Well I just picked up my 1st VV-50 portable. I never thought I would be interested in a portable till I saw the wooden case. Then again I never thought I'd have 15+ machines after picking up my 1st a few years ago
Anyway, great thread here.

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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
to add to this string I have a weird VV 50 last production years with out a nipper plate and a weird S/N. It is s/n 03496. Some one found a footnote on this one... probably 1924 or 1925
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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
I had an oak VV-50 several years ago that had the crank in the front,but it didn't have the lid.I'd like to get another one like it.edisonplayer
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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
Well, a VV-50 followed me home from Union. Couldn't be happier.
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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
Very nice machine. For a couple of victor doggy biscuits maybe it will follow me home. That looks like it will clean up to almost new.. How does it sound?? Tom B
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tomb wrote:Very nice machine. For a couple of victor doggy biscuits maybe it will follow me home. That looks like it will clean up to almost new.. How does it sound?? Tom B
Weak motor. Needs a rebuild. Reproducer needs new gaskets and such. It's very clean and should turn out great and be ready for another 75 years of playing.
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All cleaned up. Motor and reproducer rebuilt and ready to enjoy.
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Re: The two types of Victor VV-50 portables
Handsome machine. Don't own one, but would make room for one. Noticed tonight, someone is parting out a VV-50 on eBay. That might be an avenue for that missing latch. Not mine or any affiliation, just passing on. Again, a great looking phonograph! Steve