1949 Smith Corona Sterling #4AR10773
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-12-2026 at 04:05PM
Last Edit: 03-12-2026 at 04:08PM
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Description:
The elusive 4AR. Nobody knows for certain what was up with this 4-series machine with 5-series keys. This is a five digit SN, so if true to SC pattern, this is the 773 made. I will place it at 1949 and it should index between 4A and 5A so people can find it.
If you have one of these, add it the the DB!
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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