Smith Corona "Flattop"
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History & Basic Info
Smith Corona "Flattops" are the successor to the Corona 4 and the predecessor to the Smith Corona Speedlines. Made from 1931 to 1941 and also known as the "1 series", these are very sought after and reliable portables. They can be found in several variations; they can be found with or without tabulators, paper table extensions, paper fingers and/or a paper bail, and/or 3 different types of return levers.
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.
