1980 Smith Corona Deville Cartridge #K6EA 106350W
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 04-19-2026 at 12:41PM
Last Edit: 04-19-2026 at 03:43PM
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Description:
The first ads are in 1980. The blowout starts in late 82. Then they start selling the cheap Deville with the same name.
If they started at 100000W, then I'd say this is 1980. It is getting to the end of the line for the 6 series based electric. This one has a feature I have not seen on a late model one so far. Check out the thickness of the platen. And it is much quieter.
This case queen was not used for more than a few hours. Service was limited to removing the lower access panel, and a brush, blow, lube and go.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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