Product Description
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.
Nib FINE 14k #5 nib. It is labeled F2 which means fine, single-tone 14k #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 cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The cap band has light scratching and some small spots of plating wear. The clip has microscratching. The imprints are clear, including a PL code.