1 - Pete E.
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In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Have this lovely 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4 heading to our home. It is located in eastern Idaho...so not too far to travel.
I think this color combination came out in 1962-63 and the color was used on SM5 machines, as well.
Paid more than I wanted to, but I just came off of some bargain prices for other machines...so it balances out in the long run.
I have been wanting to add a SM4 and held out for one of these to appear. It has QWERTY and still has a couple of German language keys. Service shop label on the back is from Hamburg.
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- fountainpensplus
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Nice Pete. Umlauts and a 1 key!
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
A color combo I have not seen. I like.
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- Pete E.
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This late-production SM4 is very interesting.
* Color of the SM5 machines...in a smoother paint finish.
* Having the Tab set/clear controls along the space bar of the SM7 and SM9 (most of them)... the SM5 and SM8 went back to manually-set Tab stops along the Tab rail along the back panel.
* Yet retaining the spring-assist key-tops of the earlier SM models and the SG1.
Not sure if the "1" key means anything...I am hoping the machine does not turn out to be cursive-script, though. I have 2 of those...and that is enough for my use.
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Thread Starter- Pete E.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Got my new-to-me Olympia SM4 fully serviced and cleaned up and ribboned.
Turns out it is a 1960-made machine based on its serial number. It is a real joy to use. Very precise, accurate, and fast...just like my 1957 SM3.
The color is very interesting. In some light, it appears a tan/ivory color and in other lighting a slight mint-green cast comes out. So I do not think it is the 1-color offered in the SM5 machines, as I thought originally.
I think it might be the same color that some of the last SG1 machines around 1961-62 were offered in as a textured but gloss paint finish.
It did not need any other work/adjustments. Some previous owner placed the initials of "EG" along the right side body panel. I'll plan to mix up some custom paint and fill that in, a bit.
I will rehab the case in the coming week.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Looks ready for the showroom Pete!
- Pete E.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
The pair..a 1957 SM3 and the 1960 SM4.
And always very near by...our 2 year old "rescue-feral" kitty we named "Lilly". She is now so loving, secure, and affectionate. She came out of her feral ways in about 2 weeks in our home.
And she is the "Boss" when it comes to the boy-kitties in our home.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Finished the case rehab for the Olympia SM4.
Handle got a new color...but me deep rust on the handle holders got cleaned up but the chrome was a bit too rusted to come back.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
If anyone is looking for another one of these machines w/case...FB Marketplace in Spokane WA has one and some old cameras...all for only $ 35.
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Re: In-Coming 1962 (?) Olympia SM-4...
Glad to hear one of our Forum members in the new owner of this neat SM4.
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