Olympia Progress 1949

We are pleased to offer this near mint condition OLYMPIA Progress typewriter from 1949. It is in superb condition in every way and has been professionally serviced, aligned and adjusted. This is an absolutely extraordinary typewriter. a survivor for 71 years. It has a stunning presence on your desk or in your office. It comes with the two original metal ribbon spools, a new ribbon, and a case in excellent condition.
This is a fully-working--as original--typewriter. The only thing that you have to do is sit down, put paper on the roller and start typing. It comes with the Acme seal and a full mechanical warranty for 6 months. We guarantee safe delivery and provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction. We have shipped safely to the outback of Australia, the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, China, Dayton Ohio, the Isle of Wight, Ecuador and hundreds of places in between. So have no fear.
This typewriter comes from the estate of a family in Delft, Netherlands. It was purchased new by them and, for whatever reason, put into the zolder (attic) where it lay, undiscovered for, perhaps, the last five or six decades (!).
The Olympia Progress is the immediate precursor to the justly-famous Olympia SM model-line. It is a solid yet smooth typewriter, well-engineered and comfortable to use.
Cosmetically, this typewriter is, basically, without any blemishes at all. It is in like-new condition. It has not been repainted. The chrome is bright, shiny and is almost entirely unmarred by corrosion or scratching. Likewise the typing keys are in like-new condition.
Mechanically, this typewriter is also in superb condition. The platen-roller seems to have been hardly typed upon, is smooth and clean, and has a near ideal hardness rating of 92 (85 to 95 is the ideal range).The paper feeder rollers and rubber feet are in like-new condition. (See discussion of platens below.) Every aspect of the mechanical functioning of this typewriter has been inspected, cleaned and properly lubricated. All necessary adjustments and alignments have been undertaken to restore this typewriter to its original precision and functionality.
Comes with the original case which is in excellent condition. The external parts are uncorroded and shiny. The leather handle is strong and fully functional. The hasp is in beautiful condition and includes the original key.
The keyboard is English standard QWERTY, and the typeface is Olympia's Pica (10 c.p.i.). 
Based on the serial number (630208) this machine was manufactured in 1949.
This superb example of an OLYMPIA Progress typewriter will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for shipment.
If you are shopping for a typewriter, please note that the Platen (the black, rubber-covered roller on which the paper is wound and which receives the strike of the metal key to imprint the letter) is one of the most important elements for the enjoyable use of your typewriter and for making a correct imprint on the paper. Over time, the rubber becomes hard. This hardness results in an unpleasant, loud clatter as you type, a harder shock to your finger bones, and a faulty imprint of the letter on the paper. In the glory days of typing, platens would be replaced every few years, just like replacing the tires on your car. The typical cost for a new platen is around 125$, not including labour costs. If you are spending hundreds of dollars on a typewriter, take the time to ask the seller about the platen. Ask the seller what is the hardness measurement of the platen. It should be between 85 and 95. Most dealers simply clean off the platen and don't mention the hardness in their description. At Acme we install new platens, at no extra cost, on any typewriter that needs one in order to ensure the best typing experience and the best, decades-long operation of your typewriter. 
Notes on the 6-month Mechanical Warranty: Should anything require repair on the typewriter the Acme Type Machine Company (an established company in the Netherlands with Chamber of Commerce registration 74166247) will repair it free of charge when shipped to our workshop. Due to the costs of shipping and the possibilities therein for damage during the shipping process we will work with you to make any required adjustments or repairs at home prior to taking the step to ship it to our workshop in Holland. Should it be preferable due to costs involved, we will also discuss the possibility of bringing it to a local professional typewriter repair service to make the necessary repairs. 
The warranty does not cover damage due to mishandling, incorrect use or dropping the typewriter, or for ordinary typewriter maintenance such as ribbon changing, platen roller renovation, character adjustment due to extensive use etc.
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