1959 Smith Corona Galaxie #6T 241324X
Status: My Collection
Hunter: David Karoly (David7849)
Created: 03-24-2025 at 10:46AM
Last Edit: 03-25-2025 at 07:14AM
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Description:
In the course of keeping a lookout for a half space machine this appeared nearby for a low price, so I picked it up. It seems to be an update to the Silent Super in a 6 series body.
This machine has a true carriage lock which I have not seen on a Smith Corona before. It locks off center to the right so that the lever can be disengaged from locked. The carriage does not push to the right to disengage like most.
As found:
Dirty
Gummy, segments need to be flushed.
Tab set key takes a very hard press but it works.
Plastic left carriage release lever is loose.
Ribbon color selector does not change the setting, it types in black only, need to investigate.
Came with a set of metal spools. Ribbon has some life left in it.
Acquired on 03/23/2025
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Hunter: David Karoly (David7849)
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I started with 2 Monroe calculating machines then in January 2023 I used my Christmas money to buy a 1936 L.C. Smith and Corona, Corona Standard portable. Since then have acquired more typewriters. Also have 2 Engineers Transits (surveying instruments), a K+E Foresters staff compass, and 4 slide rules. Typewriters as a hobby has been more affordable than antique surveying instruments anre and they are easier to obtain.
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