The Parker 45, named after the Colt 45, was introduced in 1960. The 'Parker Arrow' version, was added to the range in 1962, it was renamed 'Chrome Trim' a year or two later. It is a testament to the sound, timeless design and functionality of the 45 that it remained, fundamentally unchanged, until 2008. The coned cap stud, as on this pen, was replaced with a dimpled version in 1970 so this pen can be placed firmly in the 1960s.
This model was offered with either a steel or solid Gold nib. I removed the nib and confirmed that it is 14Ct. Gold, it is clearly stamped as such, please see photos.
This pen is in totally mint, unused condition throughout, it is new old stock. It really is 'as new' with no handling marks or any sign of use.
The 45 is a cartridge/ converter filler, a new ink cartridge will be provided so the pen is ready to write, it has a medium nib. These parker Gold nibs are really outstanding writers.
The Parker 45 Arrow/ CT is very underrated in many respects, not least in that it is a good quality, Gold nibbed pen with an excellent pedigree. It is extremely difficult to find a perfect, mint, example such as this pen.
At around sixty years of age it would serve for many more years as a practical, attractive, and trouble free vintage every day user.