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1976 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve Serial # 6MLC 572111H 1976 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve typewriter, Serial # 6MLC 572111H Skyler King's 1976 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve typewriter. 2022-10-08 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Skyler King: 1976 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve Serial # 6MLC 572111H This is one of the most exciting typewriters I have ever owned. I recently won this typewriter in a local auction, which only one other person was bidding on. As I understand it, this typewriter is essentially "new-old stock". It has the original carrying case, which appears brand new. The typewriter, itself, looks nearly brand new, too. As I look over it, I can see dust and dirt and normal signs of sitting for awhile, but I do not see any signs of it ever having been used. Not a single trace of ink was found anywhere on any of the type slugs. All of the rubber is still soft and pliable, as if new. The movement of each component feels very snug, as if the machine itself was never broken in. The original metal ribbon spools were included, as well as a very old and unopened box that contains a new ribbon. This machine even still has the original tag that must be removed from the carriage before it can be used!
I do not know much about this model, but it seems to be from 1976. Here it is, 46 years later, still waiting to be put to work. I am in awe of this machine and I can't wait to put it through its paces.

1976 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve #6MLC 572111H

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)
Created: 10-08-2022 at 03:50AM
Last Edit: 10-08-2022 at 03:54AM

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This is one of the most exciting typewriters I have ever owned. I recently won this typewriter in a local auction, which only one other person was bidding on. As I understand it, this typewriter is essentially "new-old stock". It has the original carrying case, which appears brand new. The typewriter, itself, looks nearly brand new, too. As I look over it, I can see dust and dirt and normal signs of sitting for awhile, but I do not see any signs of it ever having been used. Not a single trace of ink was found anywhere on any of the type slugs. All of the rubber is still soft and pliable, as if new. The movement of each component feels very snug, as if the machine itself was never broken in. The original metal ribbon spools were included, as well as a very old and unopened box that contains a new ribbon. This machine even still has the original tag that must be removed from the carriage before it can be used!
I do not know much about this model, but it seems to be from 1976. Here it is, 46 years later, still waiting to be put to work. I am in awe of this machine and I can't wait to put it through its paces.

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Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)

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My name is Skyler and I live in Taiwan. I am a Demolition Engineer & Metal Fabricator by day and I typically keep myself as busy as possible with various projects and hobbies when not at work. I have lived in Taiwan for ten years and have discovered that there are actually quite a few typewriters to be found here. What is especially interesting about this fact is that, being that this is Asia, typewriters never had the same uses or popularity that they did in the west. So finding so many is quite surprising. Because they were all imported or brought in when returning from overseas trips, there is a very wide variety available. I have actually seen many typewriters that I have never seen mentioned or listed on the TWDB, which is part of why I wanted to join and become a "Typewriter Hunter", as I would like to fill in some of the gaps.
I collect and repair typewriters, as well, though I am still new to it. So, I would love discussions, tips, and advice related to that.


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