Olympia SM2, All-Black 1951, Typewriter with case

Note: U.S. tariffs now add 15–20% to imports, paid by the buyer. We will pay these costs, so the price you see here is final. This is a real burden for us as a small company, but we’re committed to keeping typewriters affordable for writers and collectors—tariffs or no tariffs.
 
I find these all-black Olympia typewriters to be some of the handsomest typewriters ever made. The appearance is both bold and serious. It has a commanding—but very welcoming—presence on your desk or shelf and beckons you to write on it. 
This typewriter is an early version of the great "SM Model-line" of Olympia's that became the "standard" of typewriters in the mid-1950's  and early 1960's. This one was manufactured in 1951. It is in excellent condition mechanically and cosmetically and the keyboard is QWERTY—so exactly what you are used to! It comes with the original hard-case, with a lovely green interior lining, all in fine condition.
This Olympia has been professionally serviced, aligned and adjusted comes with a new ribbon and is ready to type! It has been adjusted to have a softer and lighter touch than Olympia's generally have. The platen has been reconditioned and is smooth and clean and takes the impression well. The rubber feet are like new and grip the desktop well.
 
 
When comparison shopping for SM2's from other "dealers", please look for these things:
—Wear/Smoothness on either side of the top cover and below the space-bar where hands would sometimes rest too much
—A working paper-rest (pops up to hold the paper upright while typing)
—A clear imprint on paper and with all letters/numbers precisely aligned
—A full, Acme-quality reconditioning!
 
Acme typewriters have been the choice of discerning collectors and writers more than 1,000 times since we began selling online in 2016. They are fully guaranteed to work. Most shipments to the US arrive in 3 days--often much faster than most domestic shipments within the US. Acme typewriters are carefully selected, beautifully restored and come with a one-year mechanical warranty and lifetime customer-service. Each comes with a "signature seal", attached to the body, identifying it as a fully-restored Acme typewriter. Many new dealers strive to imitate us--none succeed. 
 
Mechanically this SM2 is working perfectly, as originally manufactured. Cosmetically, it is in absolutely lovely condition. The chrome is in top condition as is the overall finish. The external finish has no noticeable blemishes. The rubber on the feet and feeder rollers is in top condition and still appropriately soft. The platen is smooth and clean and takes the imprint well (see sample).
The keyboard is QWERTY, and the typeface is Pica (10 c.p.i.). It has extra keys for European languages and comes with a new ribbon so that you can start typing immediately. 
The case is in fine, solid condition, inside and out. There are however some signs of light wear. The hasp works perfectly and the handle is solid.
This wonderful example of an OLYMPIA SM2 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.
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