Product Description
Type Button Fill Fountain Pen
Product Name Parker Deluxe Challenger, it is labeled on the barrel but "Deluxe" generally refers to a triple cap band like this one has.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1938 (The date code on the barrel is a clear 8 with one dot)
Length 4-3/4" (small sized pen)
Filling System Button filler, working well with a new sac.
Color Red and black marbled pattern with a trio of narrow gold cap bands. The cap has a black jewel and the clip is the flat tapered one. The trim is gold filled.
Nib FINE gold Parker Pen nib.
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a petite pen, in a beautiful color pattern with lots of shine. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip, light to moderate scratching. The cap has light to moderate scratching. Both cap and barrel have some curious multiple pit marks in the plastic. The triple cap band has plating wear and microscratching. The clip has moderate to some heavy scratching. The clip ring has plating wear and pitting mainly on the upper edge. The black cap jewel is excellent. The imprints are clear.
