Sheaffer Lifetime Triumph 1250 Standard (1940s) - Carmine Striated w Wide Cap Band, Vac-Fil, Medium-Fine 14k Lifetime Triumph Nib (Excellent, Restored)

Type  Fountain pen 

Product Name  Sheaffer Lifetime Triumph Standard 1250. This model is the slender, war-time version with the wide cap band, called "Standard" in Sheaffer ads.

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer USA, circa 1942

Length  5-3/16"

Filling System  Vac-filler (works well, just restored here at Peyton Street Pens).

Color  Carmine red striated with gold plated trim ... the cap band is approx. 7/8" wide. White dot above clip.

Nib  MEDIUM-FINE 14k Lifetime Triumph nib

Condition  Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. This is a classic pen in a beautiful color with excellent barrel transparency. The barrel has mainly light to moderate scratching. There are some small tooth marks on the blind cap. The cap has moderate scratching. The wide cap band looks good. It has some tiny dents and scratches, but no brassing. There is one shallow small dent near the cap lip. The clip has scratches, as well as brassing and plating wear. The white dot above the clip looks great. The imprint is clear.