Difference between revisions of "Smith Corona "Flattop""
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=History & Basic Info= | =History & Basic Info= | ||
| − | Smith Corona "Flattops" succeeded the [[Corona 4]] in 1931 and was built until 1941. Known as the "1 series" as their serial numbers started with the prefix 1C [Standard], 1A [Sterling], or 1S [Silent], the Flattop was a | + | Smith Corona "Flattops" succeeded the [[Corona 4]] in 1931 and was built until 1941. Known as the "1 series" as their serial numbers started with the prefix 1C [Standard], 1A [Sterling], or 1S [Silent], the Flattop was a complete redesign from the Corona 4. Smith-Corona designed new linkage and escapement systems, and an extremely light segment shift marketed as the "Floating Shift" mechanism. |
| − | The Flattop was marketed in 3 colors: black, burgundy-maroon, and green. | + | The Flattop was marketed in 3 colors: black, burgundy-maroon, and green, and initially sold for $60 in 1933. |
=Variations= | =Variations= | ||
| − | * Animal Key: Smith-Corona marketed certain flattops with animal images on the keys to promote children learning touch-typing. This variation is rare and tends to carry a larger price-tag. | + | * Animal Key: Smith-Corona marketed certain flattops with animal images on the keys to promote children learning touch-typing. This variation is quite rare and tends to carry a MUCH larger price-tag. |
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=Common Issues= | =Common Issues= | ||
The typebar linkages tend to come off rather easily on these machines, but are very easy to reattach with just a screwdriver. These machines are very mechanically sound and reliable, so they tend to age very well. | The typebar linkages tend to come off rather easily on these machines, but are very easy to reattach with just a screwdriver. These machines are very mechanically sound and reliable, so they tend to age very well. | ||
[https://youtu.be/4Hdr8ilkwgk?t=1332 Smith Corona Typewriter Typebar Links Off, Repair, Reattach, Straighten, Adjust | Phoenix Typewriter on Reattaching Linkages] | [https://youtu.be/4Hdr8ilkwgk?t=1332 Smith Corona Typewriter Typebar Links Off, Repair, Reattach, Straighten, Adjust | Phoenix Typewriter on Reattaching Linkages] | ||
| − | + | [[File:Flattop 1.jpg|thumb]] | |
=Documents= | =Documents= | ||
*[https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/CoronaInstructions1937.pdf 1937 User's Manual] | *[https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/CoronaInstructions1937.pdf 1937 User's Manual] | ||
Revision as of 14:57, 12 November 2021
The Smith-Corona "Flattop" was the successor to the Corona 4 and represented a total redesign of the Smith-Corona portable line. They came in 2 main variations: the Standard, which came in a short- and medium- length return lever, and the Silent, the higher-grade version with a tabulator system, paper-table extensions, and a curved return lever. They tend to be viewed quite highly, noted for their light touch and segment-shift.
History & Basic Info
Smith Corona "Flattops" succeeded the Corona 4 in 1931 and was built until 1941. Known as the "1 series" as their serial numbers started with the prefix 1C [Standard], 1A [Sterling], or 1S [Silent], the Flattop was a complete redesign from the Corona 4. Smith-Corona designed new linkage and escapement systems, and an extremely light segment shift marketed as the "Floating Shift" mechanism.
The Flattop was marketed in 3 colors: black, burgundy-maroon, and green, and initially sold for $60 in 1933.
Variations
- Animal Key: Smith-Corona marketed certain flattops with animal images on the keys to promote children learning touch-typing. This variation is quite rare and tends to carry a MUCH larger price-tag.
Common Issues
The typebar linkages tend to come off rather easily on these machines, but are very easy to reattach with just a screwdriver. These machines are very mechanically sound and reliable, so they tend to age very well. Smith Corona Typewriter Typebar Links Off, Repair, Reattach, Straighten, Adjust | Phoenix Typewriter on Reattaching Linkages
