Pawnshop...

When I saw this typewriter on the auction site I was sure, this would be right typewriter for my son.

Olympia Traveller in Orange color, and with color selector!



I must be honest that I didn't look carefully enough on the picture. I was fixed on color, and polish keys that was essential in this case. Plus it didn't look so bad in the picture. And it was quite cheap (15$ total).



It was sold by pawnshop so I called them and ask about the piece. I found out, that it was little damaged, one letter didn't move. They give me discount from original price and I took the bate.

I only regreted it when typewriter arrived. It smelled like ashtray, was full of ash/dirt and all different stuff inside and outside. Everything in this machine was dirty...



I started to work on it the very day, and after 3 hours struggle I managed to fix mechanics (more than one issue with the letter) and began cleaning.


Right now It's over 4 hours of work on her, and still few to go.





Well It's supposed to be a happy story, but first there must be some climax...