1924 Corona 4 #E613617
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Benjamin Esh (Besh27)
Created: 07-20-2024 at 07:34PM
Last Edit: 07-22-2024 at 04:02PM
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Description:
This Corona 4 was a recent local pickup. It needed a thorough cleaning, the draw band needed to be replaced and the escapement mechanism needed to be reengaged (it was completely disconnected). I cleaned & buffed the paint. The keys feels nice and it types well. I may replace the rollers in the future, but I'm in no hurry. For a 100 year old machine, it's typing well. I wonder what items from 2024 will last 100 just as well.
The case is obviously from a younger Smith Corona (cerca 1950s), but it came with the typewriter, it fits and it needs a case.
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Hunter: Benjamin Esh (Besh27)
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I'm a software engineer in the Chicagoland area. I've been collecting "vintage" vinyl, computers, mechanical keyboards and typewriters since I was a kid. Born into an analog world, but grew up in a digital one.
My wife is a writer and I enjoy problem solving and puzzles, so naturally fixing I fell in love with fixing and maintaining typewriters and she then gets to enjoy all of these machines!
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