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1966 Olympia SM9 Serial # 3084222 1966 Olympia SM9 typewriter, Serial # 3084222 Chris S's 1966 Olympia SM9 typewriter. 2026-10-06 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Chris S: 1966 Olympia SM9 Serial # 3084222 Found at an antique store in Washington State USA Mid 2026. Unfortunately without a case included. Picked it up not knowing the high regard for this machine. Had some brown splotches on the paint surface upon discovery. It Has been cleaned and blown out, no other repairs have been necessary. Planning on replacing the ribbon spools with metal and a silk ribbon when this one runs out. I will also be replacing the worn feet when feasible.

1966 Olympia SM9 #3084222

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Chris S (ChStSt)
Created: 10-06-2026 at 08:38AM
Last Edit: 10-06-2026 at 08:58AM


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Found at an antique store in Washington State USA Mid 2026. Unfortunately without a case included. Picked it up not knowing the high regard for this machine. Had some brown splotches on the paint surface upon discovery. It Has been cleaned and blown out, no other repairs have been necessary. Planning on replacing the ribbon spools with metal and a silk ribbon when this one runs out. I will also be replacing the worn feet when feasible.

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Hunter: Chris S (ChStSt)

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Just a regular dad and former 90s kid who got to play with a drab SC Sterling (it felt old even then) as a kid and has rediscovered how much satisfaction these machines can bring.



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