Product Description
Type Aerometric filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Parker 51 Special.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in U.S.A. -- 1950 (The date code is a 50 with one dot).
Length 5-1/2 inches, full size.
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system. We've cleaned and tested it, it's working well.
Color The barrel color is burgundy. Shiny stainless steel cap with an arrow clip, chrome plated trim, and a black jewel. The photos make the pen look almost black but it is a nice deep burgundy.
Nib FINE octanium nib is smooth and firm with tons of tipping material. It's a smooth and nice looking nib.
Condition Excellent condition. The cap is nice and shiny and the aerometric casing looks good. The barrel has some handwear but it doesn't have any scratches. No personalization. It's working very well. There are a few spots of plating wear on the cap tassie. The imprint is mostly worn away but can be read with careful angling.