1949 Smith Corona Silent #5S163940
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 04-05-2024 at 05:35PM
Last Edit: 04-05-2024 at 05:45PM
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Description:
No case queen this gal. A small town reporter's machine. It saw some use. The paint wear shows exactly what the typing style was. It must have lived on the kitchen table or a greasy spoon. A multi layer grease coating reminded me of my 67 Airstream rehab that was used by hired ranch hands. Greasy!. And the smell in both.
After working on some other brands, it is always nice to come back to S-C portables. This 49 first year model, despite much use, wasn't abused and after getting through the layers of film, types with some of the best.
Typing 7/10, controls 5/5, service 3/3, fitnfinish 3/3, case 3/3, style 3/3. 24/27.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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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