1948 Smith Corona Clipper #4C231604
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brian Metz (BrianMetz)
Created: 04-09-2025 at 08:24PM
Last Edit: 04-09-2025 at 08:25PM
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Description:
Found on Craigslist for $45 April 9, 2025. The "4" typebar is disconnected; the drawband/cord is broken. But other than being a bit dusty, with a few very minor chips in the paint (and the apparently notorious worn path on the spool covers left by the carriage return lever) she's pretty darn clean. I've put a new ribbon on, and I'm going to see if I can simply reconnect the "4" and string a new drawband, and I should have my third vintage portable. "Streamline Moderne", I believe.
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Hunter: Brian Metz (BrianMetz)
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Points: 166
Illustrator. Writer. Typewriter beginner.
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