VTG 1973 Smith Corona Galaxie 12 SERVICED Typewriter Moonstone Gray Pica w/ Case For Sale

1973 Smith-Corona Galaxie 12 – Moonstone Gray – Pica – Serviced & Tested

Offered for sale is a 1973 Smith-Corona Galaxie 12 portable manual typewriter in Moonstone Gray. Made in the USA, this machine features a Pica typeface (10 characters per inch), bi-chrome ribbon selector, adjustable typing tension, power spacer, and tabulator.

This typewriter has been thoroughly cleaned, serviced, adjusted, and tested. It types well in both black and red and comes equipped with a new black/red ribbon installed on reusable metal spools.

SEE VIDEO AND TYPE SAMPLE for a demonstration of the machine\'s typing performance and overall condition.

SERVICE WORK COMPLETED

• Removed body panels and cleaned interior and exterior surfaces

• Flushed typebar segments and cleaned typebars and type slugs

• Cleaned ribbon vibrator

• Cleaned and lightly lubricated carriage rails

• Cleaned platen, platen knobs, and keytops

• Removed surface rust where possible

• Cleaned and polished carriage return lever

• Replaced deteriorated cork keyboard padding with new felt

• Installed replacement carriage return levers

• Reattached loose keylever spring

• Adjusted keybar resting pad to properly support the far-left \"1\" key

• Reattached loose rubber bumper inside carrying case

• Cleaned and lightly polished black carrying case

• Installed new black/red ribbon on reusable metal spools

FUNCTIONS TESTED

• Black and red ribbon operation

• Shift alignment

• Margin release mechanism

• Power spacer

• Tabulator function

• Bi-chrome ribbon color selector

• Adjustable typing tension

• Carriage movement and return

COSMETIC CONDITION

The machine is in very good overall vintage condition, with an attractive Moonstone Gray finish, clean white keytops, and polished carriage return lever. The rubber feet remain in good condition.

There are some scratches, scuffs, and paint wear, particularly along the rear lower panel and underside, consistent with its age. The black carrying case has been cleaned and lightly polished and shows minor signs of use.

Please review all photographs for a complete assessment of cosmetic condition.

MACHINE DETAILS

• Brand: Smith-Corona

• Model: Galaxie 12

• Year: 1973

• Serial Number: 6MLC114576

• Color: Moonstone Gray

• Typeface: Pica (10 characters per inch)

• Ribbon: New Black/Red

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Operation: Smith-Corona Galaxie 12 portable typewriter

• Black carrying case

• New black/red ribbon installed on reusable metal spools

• Printed copy of the original Smith-Corona user manual

• Printed Care & Maintenance Guide

• Type sample demonstrating black/red ribbon operation and shift alignment

This vintage Smith-Corona has received extensive attention to its mechanical operation and appearance and is ready for regular use, display, or addition to a collection.

SHIPPING

The typewriter will be carefully secured and double-boxed for shipping to help ensure safe delivery.