Product Description
Type Fountain Pen Set
Product Name "The Patriot" set. This is one made for the army. There were three main versions of this model and this is the third version.See the Richard's Pens pen profile
Manufacturer and Year Morrison Fountain Pen Company, New York -- 1940s. Morrison was one of the third tier pen makers.
Length The fountain pen is 5-1/8" and the mechanical pencil is 4-5/8"
Filling System The fountain pen is a syringe/post filler. Morrison called it a "Visual Vacuum Filler." We have replaced the piston seal and it is working well. The pencil takes "thick" or 1.1mm leads and uses a twist mechanism. The mechanism is utilized by moving the cone. It is working well.
Color Olive green with slanted flat cap. Both pieces have thin gold plated trim. The fountain pen has a vermeil Army crest attached to the top of the cap. The pencil emblem is missing.
Nib FINE 14k Morrison NY nib. The nib is springy and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, or scratches. The trim is quite worn on both pen and pencil and the emblem is missing from the pencil. There are tool marks and a slight warping to the pencil. The pen has a few cap marks, including a chip in the cap lip, and posting marks on the barrel. The fountain pen imprint is crisp. No personalization. The set is fully restored and working well.
