Product Description
Type Vintage Vac-fil fountain pen.
Product Name Lifetime Tuckaway 1250. This is the second version of the Tuckaway pen, with no clip and a very wide band.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA – 1942-45 (they began adding clips around 1945).
Length Pen 4-1/2" .... though short, this pen is a very nice 5-1/16" posted and feels great in the hand.
Filling System Vacuum, piston filling system. We restored and we will guarantee it for a year from date of purchase. it should last a good deal longer, but you never can tell with some of today's modern inks.
Color Carmine Striated (striped) with gold plated trim. White dot at top of cap.
Nib FINE large 2-tone Lifetime conical 14k Triumph nib is firm and smooth with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. There are just some small scratches and signs of use. There's some very light wear on the chrome plated metal threads on the barrel. There's some handwear on the wide cap band, but no brassing. Imprint is very clear. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. It's fully restored and working well.