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17-4-2026 22:34:27  #1


Older Olympia typewriter

First off, I've been in possession of an older (57'?) Olympia typewriter for quite a number of years and recently decided to dig into its heritage. It has two serial numbers as shown in the photos. The 7-167619 is viewable from above while the 8-174360 is viewable underneath. The 1957 SG-1's serial numbers started with 176711, so either of my numbers puts this one as a 1956 model unless I'm missing something. Feedback would be appreciated. 
Secondly, if this was cleaned up but not fully restored, what might its value be, ballpark. To my novice knowledge, there is only one key missing, otherwise it is working order. Thanks in advance for any responses.[img]IMG_20260412_224236764.jpg[/img]

 

18-4-2026 11:35:31  #2


Re: Older Olympia typewriter

Hi Rick,

Welcome to the Forum.

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Visit the "how to" in this FAQ discussion :

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18-4-2026 11:40:54  #3


Re: Older Olympia typewriter

BTW...

Various sized carriages could be bought with a machine or even later.

It is quite normal for the machine SN and the carriage SN not to match.

I do not think it matters to most collectors with the SG1 and SG3 machines.  As long as they work perfectly together.
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