I finally managed to find one of these at a price I could afford, and it arrived today, not as well packed as I had hoped or asked for, but the carriage was locked and the post office people were kind to the parcel. I am really thrilled to bits with this typewriter. Sorry I can't get the images to stick in here, my virtual glue stick is lost down the back of the sofa, links will have to do. 
The serial number for this machine is B1139659. Does this make it 1940 - 41? I've tried to fathom this out on the serial number database but there are a few variants of the model 5 and I am cross-eyed now with confusion. Also cross-eyed with admiration for this typewriter. I can't believe it was made in the forties! It is in almost as pristine state as it must have been when new. One bit of tiny paint scuff on one of the key rings. The only things to show its true age are the rubber feet and the platen and feed-rollers. However it does type and the paper feeds and the return shunts the paper as it should. The typing is nice, quite snappy, and the touch-control is good. A real bonus is that the case is in brilliant condition, and came with a working key and a mystery key. There isn't a speck of rust anywhere I can see so far on the machine inside or out. I love the design of this simple looking typewriter, and the way the screws are so well hidden from view on the outside of the body. I know I am going to enjoy using this one a lot!
I'm curious about the ribbon spool covers, because to me they look like they were made yesterday. They are plastic and have a definite air of the late 20th century about them while still blending in perfectly with the crinkle paint on the body of the machine. I'm also baffled by one of the keys. The cent key has an upward pointing little arrow which prints on the line, as it were, like a comma. I haven't seen this before and wonder what it would be used for?

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