Parker Vacumatic Standard - First Year 1934, Lockdown Filler, Burgundy Pearl, Medium (Excellent, Restored)

Type  Vintage fountain pen with the lockdown vacumatic filling system. 

Product Name  Parker Vacumatic

Manufacturer and Year  Parker, made in U.S.A. -- first year Vac made in 1934 (the imprint 44 on the barrel is clear, though the nib is marked 4, indicating that it is a replacement.).

Length  Standard size, 5".

Filling System  Lockdown style vacumatic filler. We've fully restored it and it's working very well. 

Color  Burgundy Pearl, striped burgundy and black/transparent colored body, cap, and double jewels. Gold plated trim, with three thin cap bands.

Nib  MEDIUM gold Parker U.S.A. nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping and a just slightly italic shape to it. 

Condition  Excellent condition. There's some light hand wear and a few small scratches, but it is overall shiny with good barrel clarity. There's some plating wear and brassing on the edges of the trim and on the tip of the clip, as well as a small dent in one of the three cap bands. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The imprint is a bit worn, but fully readable. It's fully restored and working well. 

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