At first, I thought the serial was 16832, mainly because “1912” was written on one of the swing arms of the machine, but then I noted that the segment wasn’t the early-style ball bearing type, so re-checked and found it was a 1918 model (168320). 
A couple years ago, I ordered a part for a QDL from The Type Space, and when I got the package from Anthony, I found he had included a few unrelated items, including a set of Corona 3 feet. Now I finally have a machine to use them on! (: 
Clean out the feet mount cups of all that crusty old rubber. 
The new feet just pop in. 
Nice dealer sticker! :D 
Let’s find a new carrying case for the machine. How about this tweedy one? Ehh, maybe a little too wide. 
Ahh, an old Booze Suitcase fits perfectly! Let’s add some padding to protect the machine and hold it still. 
A “booze suitcase” or (aka Portable Pub) is a small suitcase built to hold 3 bottles of booze and a small set of stamped aluminum cups and other cocktail-crafting tools. Very popular in the 60’s/70’s, and quite often found in thrifts minus the accessories. If you can find them, grab them – they make great cases for Underwood 3-Bank portables and Corona 3’s. 
Later on, I’ll add some nice black satin brocade to cover up the yellowed foam rubber and make it look very nice inside. (: 
Great case replacement solution. You can put the booze in the tweed case.
Congratulations on the new acquisition. I have a 1919 Corona 3 from the brief period with the heavier metal side arms (I forget the term for those, but the parts that allow you to move the platen down for storage or up for typing). I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite typer by any stretch of the imagination; I find that the best typers come from the ’40s and ’50s (Speedline and 5-series Smith-Coronas, Olympia SM series, etc.). And I think I would have to type on a Corona 3 exclusively for a few weeks to get used to the key layout, especially the FIG key.
Ahh, I’m used to it, I have an Underwood 3-Bank portable too (:
Congrats, Ted, welcome to the Cult!
ONE OF US, ONE OF US! :D
I’ve “worked” on one of those before! Our former lawyer brought over 2 typewriters for me to appraise about a year ago, & one of them was a Corrona 3. It was a really interesting machine, I’d never seen anything like it! Was a bit too advanced of a repair for me to do though, a lot of small issues I’d have no idea how to fix. The other typewriter he let me have; The very same Remington Noiseless Portable that started all my Type Pals mis-adventures!
It’s an astonishingly simple machine, but probably not a great place to start. A lot of things work *differently* and the thing feels like it’s gonna fall apart at any time. It’s an interesting experience.
Wowwwww you are the corona whisperer. You put that typewriters life together piece-by-piece over a long period of time. I love that it’s yours, that it’s safe and secure. Your Booze Traveler. I am so excited to take my Maroni on the road. Hahaha First stop : palm springs.
Happy Trails! :D
Congratulations on joining the Corona 3 club!
They are neat little machines.
I have a Corona 3 Export from 1918, courtesy of Bryan Sherwood, and a Corona 3 from 1922, from a fellow ham radio operator when I purchased his antenna.
I have an Underwood 3-Bbank also, but I like the Corona 3 better, and at type-ins it usually gets more attention than the Underwood.
heh, I would feel very nervous exposing either tiny 3-Bank to a public Type-In. They both got that “made of bailing wire & tin cans” feel, and I’d hate to subject that to small children – also vice-versa. (:
I think because I have 2 of each (and parts machines) I don’t mind. I do know the moment either are not under adult watch a child could damage anything. The biggest thing I miss about the Corona 3 is Steven Dade. He was a wealth of knowledge and parts if any Corona 3 owner got into a jam with their machine.
Yeah, I remember Steven being an early adopter of 3D parts, I bet he woulda been thrilled about the way things are shaping up in that area lately.
Congratulations and welcome to the Folding Owners Fraternity ;-)
How ever did you manage to avoid having a little Corona 3 for all these years? An astonishing feat for sure ;)
Great machines though; definitely different, but awfully clever. Having completely re-built one (and a Standard Folding), I’m deeply impressed with Peterman’s work.
Happy typing!
Well, I’m not really into the antique machines – I prefer a more modern typing experience, so I’ve never sought them out. They don’t show up at thrifts much :D