Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil with the "repeater" mechanism.
Product Name Parker "51" Pencil.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1949 (the date code 9 is marked on the barrel).
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. We'll include a small packet of leads.
Color Black with a Lustraloy steel cap, the arrow clip and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Condition Excellent condition, near perfect except for some shiny marks on the cap. Only light scratches and handwear on the cap and barrel. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, personalization, or real plating wear. It's working very well.