1948 Smith Corona Sterling #4A244321
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
Created: 01-29-2023 at 07:40AM
Last Edit: 12-05-2023 at 04:23AM
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Description:
I bought this machine at auction packaged with a 1927 Royal Model 'P' (P10668. I had originally wanted this one more, until I realized the Royal was so rare. This machine types well, save for the platen, which only free-spins despite my repeated best efforts. If I got this running properly, it would be one of my favourite machines.
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Hunter: Jonathan Sprung (Jonathan)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1232
I have been collecting typewriters all my life, starting with a 1980's Brother Charger 11 (which I no longer have, but have replaced with an identical machine). I have well over 60 typewriters now, with a few rare portables. Some are interesting or odd, but most of mine are common machines.
My wife and I have made a deal, that I can keep buying typewriters if she can keep buying shoes. Fair enough! *shrugs*
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