1913 Olivetti M1 #13800
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Enrico Morozzi (elmoroz)
Created: 04-08-2014 at 10:37AM
Last Edit: 11-13-2019 at 04:58AM
![1913 #13800](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/gOlivetti _2385_1396978627.jpg)
Description:
The first Olivetti typewriter, designed by Camillo Olivetti and first introduced in 1911.
One of the most complicated typewriter mechanics enclosed in a very stylish chassis.
The mechanics on this machine is 100% original, while i had to repaint because the original paint and decals were heavily worn.
In general, i prefer this "mushroom-like" keyboard, like those you can find on Smith Premier, Merz, and Royal 1-5 typewriters.. and on this machine the touch is just great.
Typeface Specimen:
![](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/tOlivetti _2385_1397027930.gif)
Photos:
![](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4461__4461_1396978937.jpg)
![The keys are pivot-driven, just like the Smith Premier Mo. 1-4 typewriters. The keys are pivot-driven, just like the Smith Premier Mo. 1-4 typewriters.](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4462__4462_1396979052.jpg)
![The s/n just under the carriage The s/n just under the carriage](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4463__4463_1396979166.jpg)
![From the back you can see the horizontal escapement wheel. Note the escapement tooth are moving on bearings. The mainsbring is connected to the carriage by a steel drawband and a little spring. This system keeps the same pulling force along the carriage range. From the back you can see the horizontal escapement wheel. Note the escapement tooth are moving on bearings. The mainsbring is connected to the carriage by a steel drawband and a little spring. This system keeps the same pulling force along the carriage range.](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4464__4464_1397031374.jpg)
![This view show the spring helping the CARRIAGE SHIFT, on the back you can see the spool-rotating wheel.
The carriage, as you can barely see on the left, runs on big ball bearings. This view show the spring helping the CARRIAGE SHIFT, on the back you can see the spool-rotating wheel.
The carriage, as you can barely see on the left, runs on big ball bearings.](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4467__4467_1397062603.jpg)
![That rubber piece stops the hammer when you reach the margin. Note the typebars are fixed one by one, and not with the usual Underwood segment. That rubber piece stops the hammer when you reach the margin. Note the typebars are fixed one by one, and not with the usual Underwood segment.](https://typewriterdatabase.com/img/g2385_4468__4468_1397062830.jpg)
Hunter: Enrico Morozzi (elmoroz)
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