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07-10-2013 14:12:50  #1


Smith-Corona (but not a typewriter)

Greetings All

I'm not sure if this post even belongs on this forum, however I'll post it anyway:

The other day I picked up a Smith-Corona adding machine with the 60 injection moulded keys. Does anyone here know if there is another forum that deals with adding machines and the like, or know where one might find the serial number on this unit and if it can be dated. An operators manual would also be very handy. Thanks and all the best,

Sky


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07-10-2013 16:17:58  #2


Re: Smith-Corona (but not a typewriter)

I did find this http://www.vintagecalculators.com/html/mechanical_calculators.html  It might be a start for you.  I'm guessing that your machine is actually a Marchant.  Smith-Corona merged with Marchant around the late 1950's/early 1960's and became Smith-Corona-Marchant.  That's why '60's/70's Smith-Coronas always have the 'SCM' logo.  Hope this helps !

 

07-10-2013 23:52:39  #3


Re: Smith-Corona (but not a typewriter)

skywatcher wrote:

I'm not sure if this post even belongs on this forum, however I'll post it anyway:

I wonder if we should create a new sub-forum for all other platen and key machines? What would it cover? Adding machines, calculators, and teletypers? I'm sure there are others that I'm missing.


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08-10-2013 02:59:28  #4


Re: Smith-Corona (but not a typewriter)

It's not my particular passion, although I did used to repair them back in the day.  But why not ?  They are as much a part of the vintage office scene as typewiters !

 

09-10-2013 09:16:36  #5


Re: Smith-Corona (but not a typewriter)

Uwe wrote:

skywatcher wrote:

I'm not sure if this post even belongs on this forum, however I'll post it anyway:

I wonder if we should create a new sub-forum for all other platen and key machines? What would it cover? Adding machines, calculators, and teletypers? I'm sure there are others that I'm missing.

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