Product Description
Type Vintage touchdown filling fountain pen.
Product Name Valiant TM..... similar to the snorkel version, just a little shorter.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- early 1950s.
Length 5-5/16".
Filling System Touchdown filling system. We've restored it and it's working very well. We will send instructions on how to fill the pen.
Color Evergreen (dark) Green with gold plated trim and a 3/8" cap band with an etched line border.
Nib Extra-Fine Triumph two-tone 14k nib is firm and smooth with nice tipping material, and a slight upturn at the tip.
Condition Excellent condition with light signs of use. Light to moderate scratching on the cap and barrel. The cap has moderate to heavy scratching and some tooth marks, especially to the right of the clip (see detailed photo below). There is microscratching on the cap band. The clip has touches of brassing along the edges. The white dot looks great. The nib masking looks great. No cracks, chips, or personalization. The imprint is somewhat faded but still quite readable, and the pen is fully restored and working well.
