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 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. There are moderate scratches, and a couple of small tooth marks on the blind cap. The cap threads look great, with no plating wear. The cap has light to moderate scratching. There is microscratching on the cap band. The clip has microscratching, but no brassing or plating wear. The white dot looks great. The nib masking is intact. No cracks, chips, or personalization. The imprint is quite clear and readable, the pen is fully restored and working well.
