1956 Smith Corona Silent Super #5T 524489X
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-01-2024 at 05:05PM
Last Edit: 01-26-2025 at 08:44PM
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Description:
A nice example of the 'Super 5' series. "Keyed for Speed"! I've been looking for this case. A few minor blems and bit of rust where the palm rests on the right side. Her Super sister from the same year and in same color is on the work bench today having survived the Fed Ex man.
From newspaper ads, even in the day, the dealers couldn't keep the Silent Super vs Super Silent straight. Who could blame them with Supers and Silent Supers in the lineup at the same time. So in 56, what is the difference between a Super and a Silent Super? I see some additional insulation in the cover of the Silent Super.
From looking at galleries by model:
Super 53-59.
Silent 49-57
Silent Super 54-61
It appears the Silent never had key set tabs?
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This Silent Super has a different escapement compared to a Super from the same year. It is significantly quieter.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
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.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Smith Corona Silent Super on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Smith Corona Serial Number page and the Smith Corona Silent Super By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
