Product Description
Type Cartridge/Converter filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Targa -- model 1003, later version with gold plated derby.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1989-98.
Length 5-7/16"
Filling System Takes Sheaffer-style cartridges and converters. A new piston converter is installed.
Color Matte black with gold plated trim. The trim includes gold plated end pieces. White dot at the top of the clip.
Nib STUB 14k gold inlaid nib is smooth with excellent tipping material. (There's a faint S on the section.)
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a nice-sized, matte black pen, that is smooth and sleek. The barrel has shiny marks here and there and most noticeably caused by posting. There is a small, raised mark about 2 inches from the end of the barrel. The cap looks very good. The clip has some long, thin scratch lines. The top gold plated finial has light microscratching. The white dot is perfect. The imprints are clear.
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