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I have 2 113s and they also both have turntable clips too!

Steve wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:27 am I have 2 113s and they also both have turntable clips too!

Yes, Steve, just another evidence that we cannot rely on prior observation to judge authenticity of such colonial HMVs. There are almost as many variants as there are machines!

CarlosV wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:10 am Another indication that such machine was not made to be carried sideways is that the turntable does not have a securing clip, meaning that it would dislodge and probably cause significant damage shaking inside the machine.

Mine did have the turntable securing clip, and if you look very closely at the one on offer. you can just see where this clip was, there is a depression round the centre spindle. Thanks to you and Steve for the clarification of the differences between the A and B versions, We learn something new every day!

Barry