Sheaffer Admiral Snorkel Fountain Pen (1952-59) - Grey w/GT, Medium 14k #5 Nib (Excellent +, Restored)

Type  Vintage snorkel filling fountain pen, restored and working well.

Product Name  Admiral Snorkel 

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1952-9.

Length  5-5/8".

Filling System  Snorkel filler. We've restored it with a new sac, point gasket, and O-ring. It's working perfectly.

Color  Grey body and cap with gold plated trim and a 1/4" cap band.  Original price sticker under clip and original nib size sticker on section.  

Nib  MEDIUM 14k single tone #5 nib. It is correct for the Admiral model. It's smooth and firm with nice tipping material and has a little spring but not much line variation.

Condition  Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings.  This is a light colored, shiny pen with classic styling.  The coloration makes it very difficult to see any scratches.  The cap and barrel have light signs of usage, mainly long and thin with some short little marks here and there.  The cap band is excellent.  The clip has microscratches along the sides.  The section has the original nib size sticker and the original price sticker is under the clip.  The imprints are clear.