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Western Electric Wall Phone Model 317R 1911-1915

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    Posted 9 years ago

    fortapache
    (3421 items)

    This version of the Western Electric Model 317 was made from 1911-1915. The Model 317 was made from 1907 until 1937. Earlier models of this phone had what was called the "Picture Frame" around the mouthpiece which was removed for this model. In 1916 the mouthpiece was shortened considerably and the writing tray slanted downward much more. I believe I bought the 1916 version for my brother. I will do a post on that phone later.
    This phone features a 5 bar magneto seen in photo 3. As is common with phones from this era a schematic is included. Looks like batteries were not included, it says so on the schematic. The batteries would be in the open space under the magneto.

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    Comments

    1. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 9 years ago
      Nice original Western Electric 317
    2. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      He hung up.
      Thank you very much Thomas.
    3. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you very much ttomtucker.
    4. NevadaBlades, 9 years ago
      Just fantastic. ; )
    5. OneGoodFind OneGoodFind, 9 years ago
      That is in such good shape. I love your finds and posts. :)
    6. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you much muches NevadaBlades.
    7. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you very much OneGoodFind. Glad you like them.
    8. OneGoodFind OneGoodFind, 9 years ago
      Naw, thank you Fort for keeping all the old stuff. And in great shape. ;)
    9. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you
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    10. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you kerry10456.
    11. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you
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    12. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you Trey.
    13. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      Thank you iggy.

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