Smith Corona Clipper Typewriter Pristine 1946

Acme Studios is known for finding the finest examples of European typewriters from the Golden Age of typewriter manufacturing—and this Clipper is outstanding proof of that. And this, our first new offering for 2024 may blow the rest of the year out of the water—but, no matter! 
This is an extraordinarily beautiful and evocative typewriter—and in a nearly unbelievable state of preservation! This iconic Smith Corona Clipper typewriter dates from 1946 and looks and feels as if it has just arrived from the factory.  The typing action is soft and sure, and the like-new platen (with an ideal firmness measurement of ~89 on the Shore A scale) makes typing quieter and more enjoyable. Look closely at the photos and you will see the absolutely marvelous condition of this exceptional machine. (More photos and with better resolution can be found at our website: "acmetypemachines dot com".) The Clipper logo is in perfect, original condition--which is rare indeed!
This Clipper has the later, preferred, full-platen paper bail (the bar that holds the paper down), which is preferred to the "clips" on other versions. It comes with its original User Manual and the original case with key and is "ready-to-type" with a new ribbon on the original, factory-installed metal ribbon spools. The keyboard is QWERTY and the typeface is a fine Pica (10 cpi).
The pleasure of typing on this elegant machine is hard to describe in words. The keys just caress your fingertips and encourage the typing of the next word. The carriage movement feels like it is driven by the fine-tuned workings of a Swiss watch. The "Floating Shift" mechanism is a basket-shift and is light as a feather. The levers on the carriage are ergonomically fit to the hand and aesthetically beautiful. The platen roller knobs are large and fit the hand like a lover's touch.
The "Clipper" logo is one of the most iconic among typewriter symbols and powerfully evokes the feel of the era in which this typewriter was manufactured. The airplane in the logo is the Boeing 314 "Clipper" flying boat, manufactured between 1938 and 1941, that quickly became a powerful symbol for luxurious, international travel.
About Acme (more about the typewriter below):
Acme typewriters have been the choice of discerning collectors and writers more than 1,000 times since we began selling internationally in 2016. We safely ship your typewriter from our gallery in the Netherlands and delivery time to the US averages only 2.5 days—this is a quicker delivery time even than most domestic shipments within the US!  Acme typewriters are covered by a 1-year warranty, and come with lifetime customer-care. 
With an ACME Typewriter, you know you are getting a fully-working--as original--typewriter. The only thing that you have to do is sit down, put paper on the roller and start typing. Your typewriter comes with the "Acme" lead certification seal which permanently identifies it as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter and provides for a one-year warranty at no charge. In terms of an investment, the Acme Seal proves that this machine was restored in 2024 by the Acme Type Machine Company. This can add value in the event that you wish to sell this typewriter in the future.
The external finish--including the perfectly preserved "Clipper" airplane logo--is all original and perfect (it does not have paint damage or rubbing on the back of the ribbon cover like most of these Clippers do). The platen is like-new, clean, soft and smooth. The chrome pieces are shiny and fresh-looking except for one spot on the left-side carriage knob insert. The keys are in superb condition and the rubber feet are in exceptionally fine condition The paper feed rollers are soft and grip the paper well.
If you wish to replace the original platen rubber, we have that in stock and can replace the original platen rubber for a cost of 115€ (around 125$). 
The case is in nearly perfect condition inside and out. The handle is intact and strong and the hasp works perfectly. There is minimal wear or corrosion on the metal parts.
This extraordinary example of a 1946 Smith Corona CLIPPER will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. All our shipments are FULLY INSURED.
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