Originally Posted by
RayCornett
I recently acquired what is supposedly a 51 which I believe is a "Special" but have been told it is an MK1. Blue gray or,,,,,,,Navy Gray, stainless cap with black cone shaped jewel, steel(?) nib. However, I thought "Specials" said "Special" on the converter. This one only says " "Parker "51" ". Also, the number of times to squeeze the bar on the converter is 4. I heard that us one way to help date it as well.
Sounds like my 51 Special:
black jewel - check
filler- hoop aero - says 4 times AND Special and Use Dry Writing Superchrome Ink
Nib - Octanium/steel as best as I can tell - I have never had it apart
Cap - very faint- due to use/polishing - Parker Made in USA
pinhole in bottom of barrel. - check
Mine came as a set with a matching pencil. The date code on the pencil tells me it is from 1953. Even the box that came with it puts it there.
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