Product Description
Type Mechanical pencil with the "repeater" mechanism.
Product Name Parker 51
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA - made in 1951 (the date code is clear).
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 but is a bit stiff.
Color Burgundy body with a Lustraloy steel cap, the arrow clip and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Condition Excellent condition. There's some microscratching on the cap and barrel. The imprint is crisp and very readable. There's a bit of wear on the clip. No dents or dings, and no cracks or chips. It's working very well. The pencil does not have an eraser under the cap.