The Parker 51 was given a minor update in 1965 with a one piece, polished stainless steel filler sleeve and a '51' imprint on the cap, as in this pen. It underwent a more radical change for 1969 when the Mk.III was introduced.
Finished in English Burgundy, much 'redder' than the almost brown American version, with a ding free 'Lustralloy' cap, pearl coloured cap stud, and flawless barrel and hood, the pen is in superb condition throughout and has clearly seen very little, careful use.
It has been fully serviced and tested, it fills well and the original pli glass ink sac is totally unstained with full transparency.
The 14 Ct. Gold nib is outsatanding, even for a Parker 51. It delivers a very smooth medium line, perhaps a little on the broad side.
The high quality box is new, it will serve well for transportation, protection, and display.
The Parker 51 is, without doubt, the most successful fountain pen ever made and is still a favoured every day writer by many pen enthusiasts. It is a very easy and reliable writer with a great deal of prestige.