Vintage 1948 Parker "51" Vacumatic Fountain and 50 similar items

In the 1940s, Parker revolutionized the Fountain Pen industry by creating a quick drying "51" ink and a "51" pen made to accommodate the high velocity ink. The point of the pen contained a 14K gold tube within a tapered guard to protect the point against damage and fingers against ink stains. Parker "51" Vacumatic with plunger filler from the last quarter of 1948. Dating information for the "51" faintly visible under the barrel clutch ring, an 8 following the two-line imprint, characteristic of this model year. Arrow clip lacks the blue diamond, dating after the retirement of the "lifetime" guarantee in 1947. Type: Fountain Pen Product Name: Parker "51" Color: Looks like a dark black green not sure if this is Forest Green or Nassau Green Manufacturer and Year: 1948 Parker, USA Length: 5-1/2" Filling System: Vacumatic with plastic plunger Nib Gold nib Cap Silver toned, we've found similar caps on 1948 pens described as frosted Lustraloy stainless steel caps and aluminum caps Condition: Very good cosmetic condition with minimal wear from use and storage -- no bites, not cracks, no surprises. Has a name personalized on barrel Item Location: Back Warehouse, Center Left, Small Items Bin.