Original U.S. WWII U.S. Navy Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph by Pacific Sound Equipment Co. of Hollywood - Serial 84832 Martini-Henry Parts The iron core is also

The iron core is also loose inside the frame itself

There are blade wounds including ware (lamination splits) and fukure (Carbon pits) confirming that it is a traditionally handmade blade

Definitely a beautiful example

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Original U.S. WWII U.S. Navy Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph by Pacific Sound Equipment Co. of Hollywood - Serial 84832 Martini-Henry Parts The iron core is alsoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original U. S. WWII Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph, manufactured by the Pacific Sound Equipment Company of Hollywood, California, and finished in the characteristic gray blue military paint associated with surviving U. S. Navy examples. Serial numbered 84832, the portable phonograph remains substantially complete with its spring powered mechanism, winding crank, turntable, felt