1973 Smith Corona Sterling #6MSE 243040 H
Status: My Collection
Hunter: GK Mandigo (gkmandigo)
Created: 08-27-2025 at 02:12PM
Last Edit: 09-12-2025 at 03:21PM
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Description:
Nickname "Blake"
I bought Blake because it was too beautiful to pass up for the $20 I paid. Other than missing the plastic lever/knob on the right-side carriage release and very slightly sticky "1" and "e" keys, it is 100% functional. Blake is breaking my rule of never buying a vintage typewriter manufactured 1970 or later. Maybe Blake is the exception that proves the rule is dumb. Very smooth typing action. Two-tone blue smooth paint and white keys. A very handsome machine.
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Hunter: GK Mandigo (gkmandigo)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 506
Metastatic cancer fighter and sudden cardiac arrest survivor who has gotten into vintage typewriter collecting after realizing that life is short and typewriters are fascinating. My machines range from 1947 to 1973 and I type on all of them and have given each of them a name. Have I mentioned that life is short? I am having great fun with this obsessi- I mean hobby. I live in San Diego, California.
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