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196x Smith Corona Classic Serial # 5X106370 196x Smith Corona Classic typewriter, Serial # 5X106370 Mike Green's 196x Smith Corona Classic typewriter. 2022-05-24 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Mike Green: 196x Smith Corona Classic Serial # 5X106370 I submit this machine because it has a story. It was in poor shape with intense nicotine staining and a bad smell. I scrubbed it and it's now a very good typer. When I received it, it had this rather poignant letter in it. I like to use this typewriter, thinking it may retain some spirit from the previous owner who I hope found peace.

This is a transitional SCM, with a somewhat flat ribbon cover front, though not as flat and recessed as later models with an attached name plate. This has SCM Smith-Corona printed on the upper left which must have been a cost-saving measure. Comparing to other classics in the database I would say these are early 60s.

196x Smith Corona Classic #5X106370

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Hunter: Mike Green (tappymike)
Created: 05-24-2022 at 11:33AM
Last Edit: 05-24-2022 at 11:33AM

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I submit this machine because it has a story. It was in poor shape with intense nicotine staining and a bad smell. I scrubbed it and it's now a very good typer. When I received it, it had this rather poignant letter in it. I like to use this typewriter, thinking it may retain some spirit from the previous owner who I hope found peace.

This is a transitional SCM, with a somewhat flat ribbon cover front, though not as flat and recessed as later models with an attached name plate. This has SCM Smith-Corona printed on the upper left which must have been a cost-saving measure. Comparing to other classics in the database I would say these are early 60s.

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