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1938 Smith Corona Sterling Serial # 2A 48675 1938 Smith Corona Sterling typewriter, Serial # 2A 48675 Zigmund Hostutler's 1938 Smith Corona Sterling typewriter. 2024-09-14 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Zigmund Hostutler: 1938 Smith Corona Sterling Serial # 2A 48675 Pica

I received this in the fall of 2021 and have spent the last 3 years slowly restoring it mechanically and cosmetically. These "Speedline" Coronas are beautiful machines from every angle.

1938 Smith Corona Sterling #2A 48675

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Zigmund Hostutler (Qwerpty)
Created: 09-14-2024 at 07:20AM
Last Edit: 09-14-2024 at 07:23AM


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Pica

I received this in the fall of 2021 and have spent the last 3 years slowly restoring it mechanically and cosmetically. These "Speedline" Coronas are beautiful machines from every angle.

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As found. Photos can't convey just how smelly this was when I got it.
As found. Photos can't convey just how smelly this was when I got it.


Hunter: Zigmund Hostutler (Qwerpty)

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