Product Description
Type Mechanical pencil with the "repeater" mechanism.
Product Name Parker 51
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA - made in 1951 (the date code is clear).
Length Standard size pencil, 5-3/16"
Filling System Takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends by the cap-actuated, or "repeater" method - you click the cap down to extend a lead, very similar to modern day mechanical pencils. The mechanism is working very well.
Color Midnight Blue body with a Lustraloy steel cap, the arrow clip and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Condition Excellent condition. There's some light handwear on the cap and barrel. There's minor scratches beneath the imprint. The imprint is crisp and very readable. No plating wear anywhere. No dents or dings, and no cracks or chips. It's working very well.