1963 Smith Corona Galaxie #6T 359609
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Jack B (JustAnotherGuy)
Created: 08-31-2014 at 08:56PM
Last Edit: 09-13-2024 at 05:37AM
![1963 #6T 359609](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/gscm _3115_1420687132.jpg)
Description:
Ouch. I never thought I would see a Galaxie in as poor shape as this one. Every single type slug is frozen, and the whole mechanism is caked in eraser shavings. I wanted a first generation Galaxie, though, so hopefully this one will be worth the effort.
UPDATE: Now disassembled and well on the way to recovery... if I can figure out how to put it back together...
UPDATED UPDATE: Not reassembled yet, but I have freed all the type slugs and she types great. I'm thinking of stripping the paint and then covering it in a clear coat.
That type sample is probably the first thing she has typed in a decade, maybe longer.
UPDATED UPDATED UPDATE: Reassembled now, just needs a few finishing touches. I really like these early Galaxies. Even though she's a bit rough around the edges, I'm pretty satisfied for now. Maybe I'll get to that repaint later...
Typeface Specimen:
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Photos:
![Before surgery... Before surgery...](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g3115_12682__12682_1416357697.jpg)
![With panels removed With panels removed](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g3115_14386__14386_1420687246.jpg)
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Hunter: Jack B (JustAnotherGuy)
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