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197X Smith Corona 250 XKE Serial # 6ELR 109542G 197X Smith Corona 250 XKE typewriter, Serial # 6ELR 109542G James Grooms's 197X Smith Corona 250 XKE typewriter. 2026-05-02 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of James Grooms: 197X Smith Corona 250 XKE Serial # 6ELR 109542G Another version of the popular 250s. I believe this is the last version of the 250 that came out in late 62. This one was new for 1972 and done by 74. Seems the big push for this was the ABS case. You have to wonder what SC's strategy was with all the different names. Each one would create a part change and downstream support. Plus, the marketing literature had to be a nightmare. All of this adds to the cost. I guess always appearing to have something new to talk about was the idea.

197X Smith Corona 250 XKE #6ELR 109542G

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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 05-01-2026 at 05:56AM
Last Edit: 05-02-2026 at 06:01AM

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Another version of the popular 250s. I believe this is the last version of the 250 that came out in late 62. This one was new for 1972 and done by 74. Seems the big push for this was the ABS case. You have to wonder what SC's strategy was with all the different names. Each one would create a part change and downstream support. Plus, the marketing literature had to be a nightmare. All of this adds to the cost. I guess always appearing to have something new to talk about was the idea.

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The couldn't make up their minds on 250 vs Two-Fifty.
The couldn't make up their minds on 250 vs Two-Fifty.






















Another color option.
Another color option.



62 ad for gen 1
62 ad for gen 1

both silencer spring and rubber on escape
both silencer spring and rubber on escape

The turbo return circuit has been eliminated.
The turbo return circuit has been eliminated.

Mark Lust still repairing typewriters in 2000. 26 yrs ago and the nostalgia kick is in full swing.
Mark Lust still repairing typewriters in 2000. 26 yrs ago and the nostalgia kick is in full swing.


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