1956 Smith Corona Silent Super #5T 524489X
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-01-2024 at 05:05PM
Last Edit: 12-21-2024 at 09:14PM
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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 grandfather was on a small town school board and used one for this. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! The long dormant tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved in circa 2010, Yes a believe it or not story is next, when a Hermes 3000 comes home with the girlfriend from work for free. Yes, free! From there the addiction is full steam. And yes, I now have a No. 5. Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose.
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.
