L.C. Smith Gun Co., Syracuse, New York
1890 - serial no.7117

The Smith Premier was the most advertised and most successful double keyboard typewriter of its time.

Model 1 is distinguished from later models by the presence of an ornate, embossed, cattail pattern on the frame.

While other typewriters linked their keys to type-bars with levers that rocked up and down, the Smith Premier uses a system of turning rods to transfer the motion from the key to the type-bar. Pressing a key rotates a horizontal rod running the length of the machine. At the back end, a small lever connected to the rod pulls down on the type-bar above. This unique design of transferring motion from the key to type-bar gives a very smooth and responsive touch for the typist.

This typewriter originally sold for $100.

“The pen is mightier than the sword but the Smith Premier typewriter bends them both”

"Improvement the order of the age."