Sheaffer Tuckaway Valiant 500 Mechanical Pencil - Carmine Striated, Gold Trim, .9mm Lead (Excellent, Works Well)

Type  Vintage small size mechanical pencil.

Product Name  Valiant Tuckaway 500 Pencil. (The 500 in imprinted on the barrel)

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer - 1940s

Length  4-1/8"

Filling System  It takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. We'll include a small pack of leads.

Color  Carmine red striated with gold plated trim.

Condition  Excellent condition. Light handwear on the body of the pencil. The trim looks really good, with a small spot of brassing on the open end of the clip, and a bit of wear near the tip of the cone. It's a lovely little pencil, and working very well.