Description
Smith-Corona SCM Corsair-Deluxe
Model: Corsair-Deluxe
Type: Manual Portable Typewriter
Finish: Blue Aqua (Turquoise)
Manufacturer: Smith-Corona Marchant (SCM), England
Production Era: Late 1960s – Early 1970s
---
Technical Specifications
Category Details
Typewriter Class Portable Manual
Keyboard Layout QWERTY, 44 keys
Typing Mechanism Basket shift mechanism for capitals
Ribbon System Dual-color (Black/Red) nylon ribbon, universal type
Ribbon Selector Three-position lever (Black / Red / Stencil)
Carriage Width 11 inches (approx. )
Writing Line Length Up to 9 inches (80–88 characters per line)
Line Spacing Adjustable: Single, 1.5, and Double
Platen (Roller) Rubber, 10-inch width, diameter approx. 1.25 inches
Paper Support Pop-up rear paper support arm
Paper Feed Manual insertion with left/right paper guide
Margin Control Adjustable sliding margin stops
Backspace Key Manual carriage backspace
Tabulation None (basic model without tabulator)
Carriage Return Manual lever, left-side mounted
Case Integrated snap-on hard shell cover (plastic)
Dimensions (Case Closed) Approx. 12.5 in W × 12 in D × 4.5 in H
Weight Approx. 4.5–5 kg (10–11 lbs)
Frame Material Lightweight plastic outer shell with metal inner chassis
Color Finish Blue Aqua / Turquoise with white keytops and black type slugs
Made In England
---
Performance & Features
Portability: Lightweight and compact for travel or student use.
Typing Action: Responsive keys with a light touch, suited for longer sessions.
Maintenance: Easy ribbon replacement; basic cleaning requires minimal tools.
Durability: Designed for casual to moderate typing workloads.
Use Case: Ideal for home, school, or light office work; popular as a display or decor item today.