Product Description
Type Hard to find ballpoint pen, working well.
Product Name This early model was called the Parker 51 Jotter Deluxe. It's identified as the earliest version by the metal threads attached to the barrel. Later models moved the threads to the cap, which screwed into the plastic barrel. You'll find English Parker 51 ballpoints, and Parker 51 Mark 3 ballpoints (metal cap jewel, skinny Parker-61-like clip), but the early American-made ballpoints are extremely hard to find. Most of the ballpoints on eBay which claim to be Parker 51s are one of these two kinds, if not in fact Parker 61 ballpoints. This ballpoint has a short arrow clip and pearlescent cap jewel, which those do not.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- introduced in 1954.
Length 5-1/8 inches.
Filling System It takes Parker ballpoint refills. You'll need to use genuine Parker refills, as we discovered that refills made by other manufacturers which they claim to be Parker compatible will not work in this early 51 Jotter. We'll include a working refill.
Color Black with a 1/10 12k gold filled Converging Lines style cap, and a pearlescent jewel.
Condition Excellent condition, no cracks or chips, dings or dents, personalization. Minor plating wear. There are small, light scratches on the end of the barrel, as well as some microscratching and light scratches on the cap. There's a little brassing on the very edges of the clip, and some on the tassie. It's working very well.
