1963 Smith Corona Coronet #6SE299971
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 10-15-2024 at 06:10PM
Last Edit: 10-16-2024 at 07:47AM
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Description:
The first generation. There is no "Coronet" or "Coronet Electric" on the key bezel/faceplate. The platen uses the 5 series style metal variable release/paper line gauge. As well the earlier vibrartor guide, which is a big plus over the plastic card guide blocking the typing line.
There is no SN detail for these models. That's unfortunate for an influential part of Smith Corona's 60s dominance of the market. Nobody had a match for these machines. The attached ad is the first I could find and is Mar 1961. I think GSEs were into 1964 and then came the GSV models with the name on the faceplate and more plastic part in general.
Great typewriters. They are robust (belt issue aside), plentiful and cheap.
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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.
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