Product Description
Type Vintage flat top fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name 46 Special - it's got a 46 Special nib, and the end of the barrel is marked D. The letter usually refers to the radite (plastic) manufacturer, D for DuPont.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1925-6. Pre-1927 when they stopped marking the ends of the barrels.
Length 5-1/4".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Coral (orange) radite (the same color as red hard rubber, but it's plastic) with gold plated trim.
Nib FINE gold Sheaffer's #46 Special nib. (No flex.) There is some scratching on the top of the nib, but this does not affect the pen's function.
Condition Excellent condition for this shiny, colorful pen. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip as well as slightly darkened coloration just under the black section. It has light to moderate wear throughout. The lever has light scratches, and plating wear at both ends. The cap has moderate scratching and tooth marks at the top of the cap, including on the top of the clip. There are some short (about 1/8") cracks where the clip attaches to the cap, and one fine hairline crack on the cap lip. The clip has brassing around the ball end, and also has a slight sideways wiggle. The cap band has microscratching and touches of plating wear along the edges, as well as a small dent. The imprints are somewhat worn, but are still readable.
