Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen in excellent working condition
Product Name Sheaffer Balance 500. Circa 1938, pens got model names and this one would be "Admiral." It would have cost $5.00, and it does have the 500 imprint.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- 1941-42, these are the official years the military clip was used but it could be from a bit later.
Length 5-3/16"
Filling System Lever filling system which we have fully restored with a new sac. It's working perfectly.
Color Brown striated with gold trim and the military style clip. There is a see-through amber viewing window on the feed.
Nib EXTRA FINE 14k Two-tone Feather Touch #5 nib. It is springy but not flexible. It has a very fine point and is almost extra extra fine.
Condition Excellentcondition. The clip is firmly attached with a bit of wear on the edges. The cap band has a little plating wear that almost looks like the band has fogged. The lever though has worn looking trim with scratches and brassing at the top. There are a few marks on the cap and deep, though few, bite marks on the barrel. The imprint is clear. The pen is fully restored and working well.