1949 Smith Corona Sterling #5A120778
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Ian Brumfield (T1peM0nkey)
Created: 02-12-2014 at 07:50PM
Last Edit: 09-03-2014 at 04:21PM

Description:
This was my first manual typewriter. The case is a little wrinkled from water damage and the subsequent repairs, but the machine itself isn't in a bad shape. As evidenced by the typeface sample it is in desperate need of a new ribbon. A great $5 yard sale find.
UPDATE: (9/3/14) Digital archaeology reveals that I got this machine on July 6th 2013.
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Hunter: Ian Brumfield (T1peM0nkey)
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