Product Description
Type Aerometric filling fountain pen, working well, with an uncommonly broad nib.
Product Name Parker 51.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in U.S.A. -- circa 1951 (no date code). This type of clip would have been correct for the period from 1948 to 1951.
Length 5-1/2 inches (full size)
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system. We've tested it and it's working well.
Color The color is dark blue. Brushed stainless steel cap with a long chrome-plated arrow clip and pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib BROAD gold nib is smooth and firm with good tipping material. These nibs are very uncommon, less than 1 in 100 P51s will have a factory made broad nib. It's a smooth and nice looking nib with lots of tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. Handwear and microscratches throughout. The section has marks from capping. The area around the nib looks great, with no signs of stress. The cap jewel has some tiny green marks on it, but otherwise looks excellent. The clip looks great, with no brassing or plating wear; the clip ring has some rough spots around the outer edge. There are some small scratches and shiny areas on the cap. No personalization. It's working very well.