Sheaffer Targa 1004 Sterling Silver Mechanical Pencil - Castrol Logo, Lined Pattern, 0.9mm (Near Mint, Works Well)

Type  Mechanical pencil .9mm with a corporate logo on the top

Product Name  Targa - Sterling Lined - Model 1004

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, USA -- 1976-80.

Length  5-1/8 inches

Filling System  Requires 0.9mm lead, which is commonly available. We will include some leads. Traditional twist mechanism.

Color  Solid sterling silver (hallmarked) in a lengthwise pattern of 2 thin lines clustered together. Chrome plated trim. It has a Castrol emblem on the cap instead of the black circle that most Targa pencils have.

Condition  Near mint condition with minimal signs of usage. This is a nicely weighted, shiny, and elegant mechanical pencil.   The mechanism works well.  It has an original sticker.  There are some small dots of tarnish on the cap and barrel. The white dot has some discoloration.   The imprints are clear.