Product Description
Type Fountain pen with "Touchdown" filling system
Product Name Statesman - this is the early, fat version before they switched to the "TM" (thin model)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA - 1949 or very early 1950s
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System This is a touchdown filling pen. We've restored the filling system by replacing the O-ring and the ink sac, so it should work for years and years to come. We will enclose instructions on how it works.
Color Burgundy with gold plated trim. White dot above clip. Green viewing window under black section.
Nib FINE 2-tone 14k nib with serial number C71774
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a pretty, shiny pen in a nice deep burgundy color, and with a classic design. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching, including some deeper marks at the end of the barrel and alongside the clip. The cap band is a bit worn on the lip. The clip has light overall scratching but no plating wear. The burgundy color of the pen has bled into the white dot. The imprints are clear. There's a subtle bulge at the base of the cap and toward the end of the barrel.