1937 L.C. Smith Super Speed #1385490B-11
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 12-16-2025 at 05:42AM
Last Edit: 12-16-2025 at 02:21PM
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Description:
A Super-Speed. This isn't as nice cosmetically as the Silent Super-Speed (link), but has a much better platen. There are some areas of rust on the left side. I am guessing some sort of drink was spilled onto it, sat and dried, and ate away at the paint.
Mechanically and insulation-wise, there is no difference between this machine and the SSS.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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