RCA Victrola Model 012 portable hand crank wind up suitcase record player- works

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RCA Victrola Model 012 portable phonograph record player in working condition. Please see pictures for condition.The hand crank seems to wind the player up correctly and the record spins when the lever is activated and stops when turned off. It has a chrome RCA reproducer which seems to work properly but there may be nuances that I am not aware of. The orange gasket (?) material seems deteriorated and I'm not sure what the foil type material is supposed to look like. I have taken pictures to show this piece. According to most online references, these old original reproducers often need some work due to age issues.I don't notice any issues with the crank mechanism or spring but supposedly, age can affect those parts also and a re-greasing would probably be beneficial.The records play and seem to sound OK- not very loud but I'm not sure how to position the arm properly with the set screw and the reproducer seems very heavily placed on the record the way I was positioning it. You can hear the record clearly, though.The suitcase style case is a little beat up with some missing leather or faux leather areas, scratches, finish issues, etc. The metal parts show some rust, especially on the outside of case. There is a compartment inside the lid of the unit for record storage. The clip to hold it closed works properly. Measures about 16 1 read more

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