Product Description
Type Aerometric filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Parker 51 Special.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in U.S.A. -- 1950s (no date code).
Length 5-7/16 inches, full size.
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system. We've cleaned and tested it, it's working well.
Color The color is navy grey. This is the aerometric gray color for the Parker 51's. It's a blue-green gray. Shiny stainless steel cap with an arrow clip, chrome plated trim, and black cap jewel, all of which are common on Specials.
Nib FINE octanium nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The barrel has light scratching with more moderate scratching near the end. The area of the section hood near the nib has some long thin scratch lines. The cap has moderate scratching, but is still nice and shiny. There are two small shallow dents near the top of the cap, about 90 degrees to the right of the clip. The clip and cap jewel look great. The imprints are clear.