Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen in great working condition.
Product Name Vacumatic Major.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1946 (The date code is a clear 6 with three dots).
Length 5-1/16"
Filling System Late vacumatic filling system. It has the plastic plunger. We've restored it with a new diaphragm and it's working very well.
Color Laminated Grey Pearl color with a black cap jewel, nickel plated trim, a blue diamond clip, and a medium cap band with the sort of chevron pattern that looks like this: ////\\\\////\\\\ We know it's not the Silver Pearl Black Laminate color because that was only produced in the 1930s.
Nib FINE gold arrow style nib marked Parker USA, and with a 1946 date code. It's smooth and fairly firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. There is a little plating wear; we have found the nickel trim doesn't hold up well. There isn't much handwear and the blue diamond on the clip is dark and has a nice diamond shape. The imprint is easily read and the barrel clarity is excellent. No cracks, chips, dents, or scratches. The pen is fully restored and working well.