1951 Smith Corona Sterling #5A-359989
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Hunter: BenJoe Markland (BenJoeM)
Created: 03-23-2024 at 11:09AM
Last Edit: 11-12-2026 at 11:38PM
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Description:
1951 Smith-Corona Sterling, 5 series, gray, sold with its case. Pica, 10 CPI. Serial 5A-359989 sits between two 1951 machines logged here (5A343922 and 5A363711). Found on March 12, 2024.
It came in with drawband and escapement issues.
Work done on the bench:
- Original drawband reconnected
- Mainspring removed, cleaned, oiled, and tested
- Escapement removed, cleaned, oiled, and tested
- New rubber stopper added
- New ribbon installed
Sold in March 2024. Restored by Slow Letter Co., Syracuse, Utah.
Listing and history: https://slowletterco.com/typewriters/smith-corona-sterling-1951/
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