1978 Olympia SM9 #5604624
Status: My Collection
Hunter: David Smith (davidsmith)
Created: 04-18-2022 at 09:24AM
Last Edit: 04-18-2022 at 11:19AM
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Description:
Very clean Olympia SM9 found on Ebay in 2022. Drawband had come off and lost tension, but the machine was otherwise in good shape. Appears to be designed for the U.S. market, but uses DIN ribbon spools. Standard Elite No. 87 font in 11 cpi. One of the later models with a plastic mainspring drum and tab brake gear and all black platen knobs. The tab set has been moved to a lever on the left, and the touch adjustment is underneath the top cover.
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Hunter: David Smith (davidsmith)
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