Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name 400. The model number is marked at the end of the barrel, just above the piston knob.
Manufacturer and Year Pelikan, Germany -- 1950-56.
Length 4-15/16"
Filling System Piston filling system
Color Black cap, green-striped barrel. Gold trim.
Nib 14k 585 fine nib. It's marked DF for "durchscreibe-Feder", which loosely translates to "through-writing nib", or copy/manifold nib (it's meant to make copies by writing through multiple sheets of paper, from back in the carbon copy paper days. Ask your parents, kids!). There are two breather holes - one at the end of the very short slit that gives you the firm tines, and then the second one to assist the other one.
Condition Excellent + condition. The pen looks great and the coloring is really nice. There are some horizontal capping marks on the barrel. The pelican emblem on the top of the cap is clear. The trim is shiny with just a bit of wear on the clip. The ring that holds the clip on the cap has a tiny bit of plating wear. The logo on the nib is slightly worn from polishing. the barrel clarity is excellent. There are no major scratches, cracks, chips, or dents.