FS: First Yr Parker 51 – Cordovan
1941 (1st Yr) Parker 51 (Cordovan Brown, DJ w/ aluminum blindcap jewel, 1st Yr 16k GF Cap and Clip, Metal Speedline Vac Filer, 14k F nib). Measures 5 1/2" capped. According to Parker's figures, there were only 6,236 51s sold in the first year of production. The pen was such an instant success that this number climbed to 214,163 in 1942. And by 1948 over 2 million 51s were sold each year.
The comparatively seldom seen first year 51 in Cordovan is distinguished by details lacking on later 51s. This one displays the following first year features: imprint on the blindcap with '1' date code (no dots) indicating 4th quarter 1941 manufacture, metal Speedline filler, first year 16k gold-filled cap distinguished by its double-framed indicia, first year clip with larger blue diamond and incised 'Parker' stamp visible on the underside, and double jewels. The blindcap jewel is aluminum while the cap jewel is plastic, as is known to have been common among 51s manufactured in the later quarters of 1941.
Condition: Disassembled, cleaned and restored with new diaphragm installed in the last couple weeks. Hood sealed with rosin-based sealant to prevent leaks while allowing for easy removal. Guaranteed to fill and write as designed without leaks or other problems. NO CRACKS, CHIPS, MISSING PARTS, BENT/MISALIGNED TINES, OR CAP CLUTCH ISSUES. Cap is clean aside from one ding above the indicia (see 3rd photo). No brassing present aside from tiny spots on the 3 corners of the clip arrow (shadowy areas on blindcap tassie in the photos are merely reflections). Blindcap imprint is the deepest I've personally encountered: factory deep with no discernible wear. Heatstamped personalization ("W.C. Sykes") on the barrel (visible in 3rd photo). This has been factored into the price.
Price:$340 $320$290
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