Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil with a Military clip, working well.
Product Name Balance 400 Military Clip pencil (400 is marked on the barrel). No white dot visible on the pencil.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA – circa 1940-2 (those were the years they made Military clips for the Balance).
Length 5-1/16 inches.
Filling System It takes 0.9mm (or "Thin") leads which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism.
Color "Brown Striated" color with gold plated trim, the military clip.
Condition Very nice condition. No cracks. The clip has a few marks where it arcs over the top, but it looks a bit better than you see in the photos. There is also some brassing on the edges of the clip and the cap band. There are small, light scratches on the cap and barrel. The imprint is a little worn but readable. The pencil is working very well.