1973 Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve #6MLC 147280
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 04-27-2024 at 08:33PM
Last Edit: 09-15-2025 at 06:20AM
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Description:
ubiquitous: existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : WIDESPREAD
The serial numbers support this with nearly a million (966,363) produced from 1972-1980.
The Galaxie Twelve and the Classic 12 were the last Smith Corona manual portables produced. They are the same except the G Twelve lacks the power spacer. T Ads support the G Twelve went on sale as early as 1969. The 6V Classic 12 with power spacer and tab controls up top came out in 67.
Early in the run, the Galaxie Twelve and 6V Classic 12 were a step up from the Sterling, but eventually it was the only non-electric offering. The SN info ends at 1980, but variants of these two models were still being sold as late as 1986.
This early model is in pretty good condition considering it was without a case and among things left behind in a rental property.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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