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I found a heavy black leather HP case in a thrift shop. It holds a 42S in its slipcase quite nicely, but it was probably not intended for that.
Flip-over top with a push-though snap closure; about 6.5 in. high and 4 in. wide. Two 4-in. long belt-loop slots on the back. (That's about 16 cm x 10 cm.)
Does anyone know what it was for?
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I have a leather slip case for my 42S
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How thick is it? It sounds more like an instrument case - possibly for a small multimeter or similar.
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Does it look like the one in this auction?
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There was also one like it made for the 33s, I think.
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I doubt that is leather. It looks like smaller version of the case that came with my HP-50g. The standard HP-33s case is slip style with no flap.
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It's much heavier than the one in the linked auction; the leather's about 1/8 in. (2.5 mm) thick, and not very flexible.
Case for an instrument sounds like the right direction.
Does that make this OT?
Thanks for the input.
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Maybe a case for the 41? Does it look like this?
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Looks like you've found an early HP field case. HP made them for various early models (35, 45, 67, etc). The belt slots are the
give-away for the vintage nature of the case...a calculator case worn on the belt today would draw uproarious laughter.
A good find!
Best regards, Hal
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Yup, I have an identical one that fits my 41CX perfectly.
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Nate has hit it on the nose.
Now who wants it? Free to a good home.
Update: The good home has been found, and the case is in the mail.
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I will take it if still avail.!