Product Description
Type Button Fill Fountain Pen
Product Name Parker Deluxe Challenger, it is labeled on the barrel but "Deluxe" generally refers to a triple cap band like this one has.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1937 (The date code on the barrel is a clear 17 with one dot. This indicates a transitional date code.)
Length 4-5/8" (small sized pen)
Filling System Button filler, working well with a new sac.
Color Red and black marbled pattern with a trio of narrow cap bands. The cap has a black jewel and the clip is the flat tapered one. The trim is gold filled.
Nib FINE gold Parker Pen nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a petite pen, in a beautiful color pattern with lots of shine. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and moderate long, thin polishing marks. The cap repeats these; it also has some dot sized marks in a few places. The three cap bands have plating wear and brassing. The clip has plating wear on the face as well as some teeny dots of pitting. The clip band looks great. The black jewel is nice. The imprints are clear.