Parker "51" Fountain Pen ~ Vacumatic ~ Cedar Blue ~ Date Stamped "6" With 1 Dot

Description

This listing is a Parker "
51
" fountain pen. Given its design details and date-stamp, this pen is probably a "Mark I
" model that was produced during the first quarter of 1946.  As viewed in Scan #1, the pen measures approximately 5 3/8" in length. The barrel is in the company's early, dark Cedar Blue color. The gold-filled cap features the nine alternating line Insignia design
. The cap has the arrow pocket clip; a clear jewel is located both atop the cap, as well as at the end of the barrel. The pen has a Vacumatic filler system with a plastic plunger visible in Scan #2.
The
surface of the pen remains in very nice condition, displaying only very mild, limited wear with no cracks, chips, or other signs of abuse or misuse being noted. A couple very faint, superficial scratches are present on the barrel. A couple tiny dents are noted on the surface of the cap, as is a somewhat larger one. The indicia remains blank. The plunger engages and withdraws with the intended level of tension
. Only traces of the
blue coloring remain in the diamond on the pocket clip.
Encircling the pen and adjacent to the clutch ring, a
double line of imprint on the barrel reads
,
"
PARKER
"
51"
, below that,
"
MADE IN U.S.A.
"
.
Just beyond the double lines of imprint is the date stamp which reads,
"
6.
"
.     At the outer edge of the open end of the cap appears the wording
"
1/10  10K  GOLD FILLED  MADE IN U.S.A.
"
.
The undamaged, hooded nib exhibits the presence of ink residue and a mildly worn iridium
.
As is the case with all of the vintage writing instruments I offer for bidding, this pen was recently acquired at a local estate sale. I have not tried to fill or use the fountain pen; however, I did manually dip the nib in ink and as seen in Scan #3 it produced a fine written specimen. Given the information provided herein, the pen is being sold "as-is". P
lease review the scans carefully
. I will reply to your questions emailed to me in a prompt and factual manner.
If the winning bid is 150.00+, I will pay the postage; if the winning bid is 300.00+, I will pay to insure the postage.
If won by the same high bidder, I will combine for shipment this listing with other similar items I currently have posted.
* PLEASE NOTE *
All postal and shipping expenses are to be paid by the successful high bidder.
International  bidders must have a valid mailing address within the United States.
Shipping is set at 5.00 for First Class Mail, which includes the USPS Tracking Number. This is the option shown on the initial invoice sent to the high bidder. If desired by the buyer, an
upgrade to USPS
Priority Mail
Small Flat Rate Box and/or
postal insurance will be determined by the final sale amount and set according to USPS rate. If insurance and/or a postal upgrade are desired, please let me know prior to making payment
and I will adjust the invoice.