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1954 Smith Corona Silent Super Serial # 5T 212943 1954 Smith Corona Silent Super typewriter, Serial # 5T 212943 Rick Willis's 1954 Smith Corona Silent Super typewriter. 2025-03-24 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Rick Willis: 1954 Smith Corona Silent Super Serial # 5T 212943 A great typer with a surprisingly good platen for its age. I found it in well-serviced condition, except that someone apparently used a lubricant that turned gummy. The platen would barely turn. I cleaned the ratchet and detent assembly, and proceeded to type four good pages. Found a new home for this one.

1954 Smith Corona Silent Super #5T 212943

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Rick Willis (BroRick)
Created: 12-13-2018 at 05:34PM
Last Edit: 03-24-2025 at 12:36AM


Description:

A great typer with a surprisingly good platen for its age. I found it in well-serviced condition, except that someone apparently used a lubricant that turned gummy. The platen would barely turn. I cleaned the ratchet and detent assembly, and proceeded to type four good pages. Found a new home for this one.

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Hunter: Rick Willis (BroRick)

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