Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen.
Product Name Parker 45 Flighter.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- early 1970s. (Identified by the gold end piece).
Length The pen is 5-7/16"
Filling System Fountain pen takes Parker cartridges, or you can fill it with bottled ink via the included squeeze converter.
Color It has a black section and a gold end piece with brushed steel cap and barrel and smooth gold plated trim. It has a dimpled tassie.
Nib FINE 10k nib is soft. The section is labeled F and matches the nib. We've never seen a 10k nib on a Parker 45, but it is clearly marked and was made in the USA.
Condition Very nice condition. No dents or scratches, but the gold plating was very poorly done and it looks bubbly or hammered in places, especially on the gold piece at the end of the barrel. You'll get the right idea if you examine the photos below. The section shows signs of wear with significant scratching and some peeling and roughness near the top The trim ring has a couple of small dots of pitting. No chips or cracks.
