Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Parker 51 Vacumatic, Full Size
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in U.S.A. -- 1946 (The date code is a clear 6 with three dots).
Length Full size, 5-7/16"
Filling System Vacumatic (piston/plunger) filling system. We've fully restored it in house with a new diaphragm, and it's working very well.
Color Dove Grey body with Lustraloy, brushed steel cap. The cap has a gold filled blue diamond clip and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib FINE gold nib is in nice condition, with a nice amount of tipping, and feels smooth.
Condition Excellent condition. The pen has no major scratches, and no dents or dings on the cap. There is a hint of blue ink staining near the nib, and the blind cap is also slightly discolored; both are visible in the photos below. Otherwise, the pen is smooth with low handwear. The cap jewel is pristine and the jewel is clear. The barrel imprint is clear. The pen is fully restored and working well.