Product Description
Type Vacumatic filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Parker 51, Vacumatic.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1944 (the date code clearly shows 4 with no dots).
Length Full size, 5-1/2 inches.
Filling System Vacumatic filling system. We've restored it with a new diaphragm and it's working very well. We guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Dove Grey colored barrel with a Lustraloy steel cap that has a shiny steel band at the cap lip, gold plated trim, and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib FINE gold nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent + condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. The cap and barrel have light scratching. The section hood and end of the barrel have typical scratches from the cap lip. The nib opening has some roughness, as well as slight ink stains. The clutch ring looks good. The cap has light scratching. The clip has plating wear along the sides and around the tip. The clip ring has some brassing along its bottom edge. The Blue Diamond and pearlescent jewel both look great. The imprint is clear, and the color of the body is excellent. The pen has been fully restored and it's working very well. (Please note there was a little grime under the clip in our photos, but it was easy to clean off.)
