Product Description
Type Fountain pen with "Touchdown" filling system
Product Name Statesman Touchdown (this is the thin model version)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - circa 1950-52
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Touchdown system. We've restored the system and it's working very well. We'll send instructions on the filling system along with the pen.
Color Blue with gold plated trim, the cap band is 3/8" wide with two grooves in it. This is the darker Persian Blue.
Nib MEDIUM two-tone 14k "Sheaffer's" nib. It's in excellent condition, the masking still looks great, and it has nice tipping material remaining. It feels smooth on paper.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips, and no personalization. There are a two yellow spots on the barrel, perhaps from sun or heat exposure. There is some brassing on the clip, and also a scratch on the cap to the right of the clip. General handwear on the cap and barrel. Imprint is clear and readable. It's restored and working well.