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vanskyock24
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1930s western electric telephone model 302 with thermoplastic case and a f1 handset thanks for looking
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thank you tom
I just got one of these. Mine is missing the ring that holds the telephone number. Anyone have any idea where I could find one? Thanks
thankjs for the love rocker- they have online where you can order parts you need for yours. shouldnt cost very much for the ring
Vanskyock24, The Western Electric model 302 was the work horse for the Bell System. This model was in service from 1937 until the model 500 set was introduced in the 1950's.
thanks very much for the info tom
thank you brock
thanks for the love beaux, slay and mikko
I'm going to be getting one of these soon - waiting for it to be delivered! I have one right now, but can't call out on it and the ringer was taken out by a previous owner.
thanks for the love canuck. you will have to post yours when you get it
thanks for the love home
thanks king
thanks for the love packrat
I have one like this that still works perfectly. I don't use it but it's here.