1950 Smith Corona Sterling #5A233141
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
Created: 10-20-2023 at 05:47AM
Last Edit: 10-20-2023 at 05:48AM
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Description:
Oh this guy was abused in a former life. All screws are loose if present, the drawband was loose, the mainspring was actually BENT, and the smell is unholy.
Been working on it off and on since mid September to get it in functioning order. Did manage to straighten the pivot screw for the mainspring and hope to get it reassembled here soon. Cleaning continues on exterior pieces, including mold inhibitor spray on all felt to try to knock out the smell.
I'm normally one for color authenticity, but I think this one is going to get a paint job.
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Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
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I am quite new to the typewriter world (first bought 6/2023), but I sort of jumped right in with three typewriters in my first week. I am interested in the mechanics of manual typewriters, as well as have an affinity for cleaning up long-forgotten gems. I'm a Smith-Corona fiend, but any nice typewriter will do!
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