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UNIVAC verifying Punch Type 1701

YEAR: September 06, 1968
ITEM: Peripheral Device
COMPANY: UNIVAC div of Sperry Rand Corporation
COUNTRY: USA
IN OUR COLLECTION: Yes



Univac Computer Verifying Punch type 1701 & 1710 was originated in 1968. This was a portable unit which was in very good condition and included a comprehensive set of original documents, each of the documents is noted as being Interim Material. They include:

  • Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 and Verifying Interpreting Punch 1710 Diagnostic Module servicing Dated September 6, 1968
  • Single sheet checklist titles Unit Traveler Model Control Section and coded document UD4-5578A
  • About 25 Univac Punch Cards
  • 1971 Advertisement Copy
  • Packing slip for various items
  • Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701-00. -01 and Verifying Interpreting Punch Type 1710-00. -01 Illustrated Parts Breakdowns
  • Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 and Verifying Interpreting Punch Type 1710 Servicing Data dated September 6, 1968
  • Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 Adjustments and Procedures dated September 6 1968

This is a tester and it is deigned for verifying punch cards, and was a key component of the early computing systems back then. The device helps show a crucial transition into the world of technology by switching from mechanical to electric processing.


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One of a Kind: Only known existing item.
Exceedingly Rare: Only 2 to 10 known to exist.
Very Rare: Only 11 to 25 are known to exist.
Rare: Only 26 to 50 are known to exist.
Difficult: Difficult to find.
Available:Can be commonly be purchased.
Unknown: We cannot make a determination.

(For perspective, the Apple-1 is widely regarded as a rare and highly collectible computer, yet as of 2025 the Apple-1 registry lists 92 confirmed and probable Apple-1 computers.)

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