1946 Smith Corona Clipper #4C162129
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 08-25-2024 at 05:46PM
Last Edit: 01-05-2025 at 09:40PM
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Description:
The budget 4 series. So no tab system, paper fingers or paper guide and a cheaper return lever compared to the Sterling. The Silent got the additional paper bail. See pic for pricing differences.
This particular model is in pretty good shape, but I think there is some corrosion in the lower segment that accounts for having a heavier key action/feel.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10130
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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