Remington · 1931–early 1940s (Model Seven to 1949)
Typical used$150–$250
The Noiseless mechanism came from the Noiseless Typewriter Company, whose Noiseless Portable appeared in 1921; Remington bought the company in 1924. Instead of flinging the typebar at the platen, each typebar is driven through a weighted linkage that carries it to the paper and presses the type on, so you hear a muted thump rather than a crack. Remington's own Noiseless Portable ran from 1931 to 1941, alongside the Model Seven (1931–41, revived 1945–49) with a tabulator and full paper table, plus Deluxe versions. The impression is softer and weaker on carbons, and the mechanism is more involved to service. In late 2026 about 25 were on eBay, mostly $150–250 delivered, with a professionally serviced one at about $335.
Buying guide
From Oct 1, 2026 listings
25 Noiseless Portables are listed, most at $150–250 delivered, plus two for parts. The type is pressed onto the paper rather than struck, so it's much quieter than a regular portable but makes a softer impression, which surprises some buyers. The mechanism is more involved to service than a basket-shift portable, which is why the professionally serviced 1931 Model Seven at $335 delivered is the safe buy. Untested machines with a case start near $126, and the early-1930s Model 1 is the collector version. The $260 Model 6 is 'rebuilt' only per an old factory tag.
A 1935 Noiseless in black with its case, about $126 delivered, Buy It Now, from a 100% seller — the lowest price on a complete machine and below the $150–250 band. The title doesn't say tested, so ask for a typed sample showing an even impression before you buy.
1935 Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter Black w/ Case
Professionally serviced 1931 Model Seven, about $335 delivered ($290 plus $45 shipping), Buy It Now from a 99.4% seller. It's above the typical band, but a Noiseless costs more to service than a regular portable, so most of the premium is the work. Ask what the service covered.
Professionally Serviced 1931 Remington Noiseless Model Seven Vintage T
The service is already done, so this is the least work between the box and the first page. Every other Noiseless listed would need a specialist clean and adjustment before you could rely on it, and on this mechanism that isn't a cheap job.
Professionally Serviced 1931 Remington Noiseless Model Seven Vintage T
An early-1930s Model 1, the first version of the Noiseless Portable, about $304 delivered with Best Offer from a 100% seller. $134 of that is shipping, so ask about packing and make your offer on the price. Ask for the serial number to confirm the year.
Early 1930s Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter, Model 1, Serial N
A Model 7 the seller calls a restoration project, about $100 delivered, Buy It Now, from a 100% seller. That's about a third of a working one at $293, but only $26 under the cheapest complete machine, so ask exactly what's wrong before choosing it over that.
Vtg Remington Noiseless Typewriter Model 7 Portable Restoration Projec
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Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 1, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ — eBay shows your exact total before you buy.
Used1935 Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter Black w/ Case
$100.00 + $26.15 shipping
Buy It Now$100.00
Good buy
1935, black, with the case, about $126 delivered. Ask for a typed sample.
Seller: oldworldoddities
100% positive from 966 ratings
ServicedProfessionally Serviced 1931 Remington Noiseless Model Seven Vintage T
$290.00 + $45.00 shipping
Buy It Now$290.00
Good buy
Professionally serviced 1931 Model Seven, about $335 delivered. The safest Noiseless listed.
Seller: thetypespace
99.4% positive from 1K ratings
UsedEarly 1930s Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter, Model 1, Serial N
$169.69 + $134.05 shipping
Buy It Now$169.69
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Good buy
Early 1930s Model 1. $134 of the $304 delivered is shipping; ask for the serial number.
Seller: mrmikiemay1492
100% positive from 7 ratings
UsedVtg Remington Noiseless Typewriter Model 7 Portable Restoration Projec
$76.00 + $23.61 shipping
Buy It Now$76.00
Project piece
Sold as a restoration project, about $100 delivered. Ask what doesn't work.
Seller: justcleaninghouse
100% positive from 4K ratings
UsedRARE Remington Deluxe Noiseless Portable Typewriter & Case - ALL CAPS
$150.00 + $30.00 shipping
Buy It Now$150.00
Our take
Deluxe Noiseless with an all-capitals typeface. Check it suits you before buying.
Seller: typesaway
100% positive from 8K ratings
ServicedANTIQUE REMINGTON NOISELESS #6 TYPEWRITER "REBUILT AT REMINGTON NOISEL
$199.99 + $59.99 shipping
Buy It Now$199.99
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Our take
Model 6 with a factory rebuild tag, about $260 delivered — that rebuild is decades old, so treat it as unserviced.
Seller: histo-perspective
100% positive from 5.5K ratings
UsedRemington Model 7 Typewriter Noiseless Fully Working Black 1947 W/Case
$249.67 + $43.79 shipping
Buy It Now$249.67
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Our take
1947 Model 7, fully working per the seller, with the case, about $293 delivered.
Seller: audioshroom
100% positive
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See all current listings on eBay →Manual typewriters here are 50–80 years old; the same condition badge means different things at that age than on a 2-year-old electronic. Use this as a translation key when you read listings.
New / new-old-stock
Vanishingly rare on a manual typewriter — most surviving units are 50+ years old. A "new" listing here usually means a late-production unit (e.g. a 1990s Olivetti Lettera 32 still sealed in factory packaging) or a seller misusing the badge. Verify the listing photos show the original packaging and factory ribbon spool; treat the price premium with skepticism unless those check out.
Refurbished / serviced
The body has been through a CLA (clean / lubricate / adjust) by a typewriter specialist — segment re-lubed, platen tested or re-covered, draw band re-tensioned, type slugs cleaned, key linkages freed. Expect a $100–250 premium over an unserviced "used" equivalent; the listing should name the shop (Gramercy, Cambridge, WordsAreWinged, etc.) or include a service receipt. Highest-confidence buy for a writer who wants to type the day it arrives.
Used — tested / working
The realistic ceiling for most listings. Body types, carriage returns, escapement advances, shift works, ribbon advances. Cosmetic wear is normal. Look for "tested with fresh ribbon" (best), "tested — types all letters" (fine), plus a stated return window — anything short of that drifts toward "for parts." Platen rubber often still hardened on a "used — tested" body; budget $150–250 for a re-cover if you plan to type long-form on it.
For parts / not working
Sold as-is with no functional guarantee. Common project-typewriter failure modes: hardened platen, gummed segment (sticky keys), broken draw band, missing case, broken bell, dirty type slugs. Buy only to harvest components for another body, donate to a tech for spares, or accept the gamble of a $100–300 specialist CLA on top. The cheapest path to a typing body is almost always a "used — tested" listing, not "for parts" plus a service bill.
The ribbon, brush, platen fluid, and oil a body off eBay almost never ships with. The ribbon link is matched to Group 1 universal — the wrong spool is the easiest way to lose a typewriter purchase on the consumable.
Ribbon — Group 1 universal (most postwar portables)
Search on AmazonType slug cleaner brush
Search on AmazonPlaten rejuvenation fluid
Search on AmazonLight machine oil (segment + rails)
Search on AmazonReplacement rubber feet
Search on AmazonThe quiet action depends on a hard platen and correct adjustment, so a soft or worn platen gives faint type; ask for a typed sample. The linkages are more complicated than a basket-shift machine's and fewer shops service them well, so a serviced machine is worth paying for. Check for bent typebar linkages, sluggish keys from old oil, and a working ribbon reverse. Loose parts listings are common; read titles.
Model dates per Richard Polt's Remington portables page. Underwood's Noiseless 77 is the same machine built by Remington under licence. Production years are approximate spans compiled from collector references (the Typewriter Database, oz.Typewriter, Ted Munk's and Richard Polt's typewriter pages). Individual machines are dated by serial number: look the serial up on the Typewriter Database's serial-number page for this brand rather than trusting a seller's stated year.