Manufactures for only a few years (in the 1950s the pen is
relatively rare and exists in several bright colors. Nib is an eight metal
alloy Parker called octanium. Originally priced between the 21 and 51 meant for
the ladies market, it never really caught on due to the popularity of the 51
which it resembles without its cap. They are dependable writers and use the
reliable parker aerometric filling system which is so successful in the 51 and
other series. This pen has minor surface scuffing (see pictures) but no deep
scratches, dents cracks or personalizations. Clip is not chrome, but heat
treated beryllium copper and exhibits no brassing or surface deterioration. Pen
measures 5 5/16 inch capped, 4 11/16 inch uncapped and 5 3/8 inch posted.
At 85 I'm selling some of the
hundreds of pens in my collection. All have been refurbished when I bought
them, and are filled, not dipped (except where mint or other stated problems
prevent it) written with and tested again when I put them up for sale. I am
very careful to show every aspect of the pens, so nothing is left to the
imagination. My descriptions and close up photos go the extra mile, so please
examine them carefully. Never, ever put drafting ink such as India ink or Carters
drawing ink in the pen. It will ruin the pen. Only fountain pen ink, of which
there are endless choices available. If
you are bidding on a lever fill fountain pen, remember that to fully fill the
sac, after immersing the nib and a little of the section in ink and returning
the lever to its closed position, count to ten before withdrawing the pen from
the ink, to give the sac enough time to fill. International bidders please note that my free
shipping applies only to addresses in the United States of America. Shipment to
foreign addresses, is handled by my global shipper, who handles all the customs
requirements, fees and paperwork as well as the balance of the shipping outside
the US. Charges for those foreign import fees and services are added at the
time of checkout.
Pens valued at $75 or more ae shipped encased in Schedule #40 plastic
pipe for protection, Priority 2-day by USPS.