Hi Gents: Hope all is well with you and your families. Today. . . I saw a Parker 51 in an antique store that appears to be in good condition. The asking price is $39. Is that a fair price?
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
PARKER 51. . . in antique store
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If it's in decent, usable condition, then it's fair. If it's semi-trashed and is going to need a $40 or $50 restoration to get it writing again, then you might want to look elsewhere. Do you know if it's a vacuumatic or aerometric filler? Aerometrics are pretty bombproof...vacumatics usually need work. How's the nib look? Any cracks or other obvious damage?
What type of filling system?
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I know that the nib is in good condition. Pardon my ignorance (blame it on my FP newbie) but what is a vacuumatic or aeromatic filling system? I'm guessing that is something like a convertor of some sorts? I did see the "convertor" but unsure if it is vacuumatic or aeromatic. From my visual inspection. . . it appears to be in good condition. Something told me that I should have taken a pic with my phone.
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
If you opened the pen and saw the converter it's an Aerometric. If the nib is in good usable condition that seems like a fair price.
Maybe you can dip it, try it out to make sure it's not scratchy.
Maybe you can dip it, try it out to make sure it's not scratchy.
Did the filler have a strap over the top ? or was it enclosed by metal and have a push bar. What color was the jewel on the end of the cap ?
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It was enclosed in metal and had a push bar. The outside color of the 51 was turquoise.
Aeromatic!
See if they will let you dip test the nib.
See if they will let you dip test the nib.
Good luck with the 51, Mel! Hopefully, you can snatch it up!
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Thank you gents for all your helpful responses. I am going to go back there tomorrow to see if I can score my 1st vintage FP.
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
Indeed, inquiring minds want to know!
Mel, an old Parker 51 in good condition is a nice score; it's an absolute classic! I had on years ago and quite liked it. Do enjoy it, my friend.
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Update on the Parker 51. . . I went back there to purchase my very first vintage FP and it was gone. Unfortunately. . . it was sold.
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
Update on the Parker 51. . . I went back there to purchase my very first vintage FP and it was gone. Unfortunately. . . it was sold.
WARHAWK
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So that's why we havent seen much of Brian. ..
Sumgai beat you to the pen... sumgai named Brian
Sumgai beat you to the pen... sumgai named Brian
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A short trip to FLA before heading to Montana was in order
Have to collect them all...
