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OK, It may take more than that.... I'm actually surprised the seller didn't claim it was retrieved off the wreck of the Titanic .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THOMAS-EDISON-C ... 2518.l4276

I didn't know anything could get that rusty in California...

Looks like it was "Amberolized" ?

That's a Model D or later, so it came from the factory with 2/4 minute capability. The remains of an O Reproducer are still in the carriage too. There are probably some decent parts there.

George P.