1977 Smith Corona Sterling #6MLD 104674
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Daniel Burgoyne (Ixzed23)
Created: 02-24-2026 at 07:25AM
Last Edit: 03-03-2026 at 07:18AM
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Description:
An oddity in the lineup of S-C, this 6MLD series is not in the typewriter database, maybe because this was made after the Galaxie 12 (6MLC)? It is simply named a Sterling, has a 12" platen but no mention of it in the name, and is flanked with a little round shiny logo with an S circled with dots.
Oh, by the way, yes, Made in Canada, has the solid proven alu case and, well a Canada bilingual keyboard (E-F).
This is a basic mechanism with a tab function that is keyboard set with buttons on the right. No half spacing, no Select-a-Type, no de-jamming key, not even an eraser table nor a paper rest, but yes, finally, 1 1/2 line spacing!
The right-hand side carriage return lever was broken and I decided to fix it with what I have in my shop. This would also work for a Classic 12, Galaxie or similar model.
It is a little hack using a 5/16" brass ferrule from Lee Valley tools and Cold Weld epoxy glue.
First, I put packing tape to cover the small end of the ferrule to keep the Cold Weld from flowing out, made a small slit with an X-Acto blade and put the ferrule on the steel stub.
Next, I filled the ferrule to 3/4 with glue, and also put some in the bottom of the broken plastic lever. The lever was pushed onto the steel stub, and I filled a bit more glue to the top of the ferrule. It normally sets in 8 minutes and is completely cured after 16 hours.
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Hunter: Daniel Burgoyne (Ixzed23)
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Bonjour! I am from the region of Montreal, Quebec and moved to Ottawa, Ontario in 1992.
Amateur watchmaker and machinist, I love anything mechanical, hydraulic or electric. I have restored American and Canadian clocks and small lathes, milling machines and a jig bore.
Most of my typewriters have French Canadian QWERTY keyboards, with some exception for rare finds.
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