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Just watched this close, and with the condition, I am a little surprised at the price that the seller got, though I am sure a reputable repairman can do wonders with it. But between the cap, nib and barrel marks, I'd pass it by.

 

Anyway, I am wondering what the "481" stamped in the barrel means... Can anyone advise?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ESTATE-SHEAFFER-SOLID-14K-GOLD-FOUNTAIN-PEN-W-14K-NIB-TRIUMPH-23-GRAMS-/331301272608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d23183c20

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If it is solid gold, it should have a 14k on the clip, at the least, right? I see no other marks on it indicating it is solid gold, either, and it looks a lot like the GF Triumphs I've seen elsewhere.

 

I'm mainly curious about the "481". Is this this just another of the mystery Sheaffer numbers as are seen on other pens?

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it is not solid gold. This the early gf modified from leftovers from the previous model hence the plain gold band on the barrel ( the previous model was shorter) than the cap.

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Can I just say that I'm not saying it's solid gold I'm saying the description says it's solid and that could account for the high price. In England our pens are hallmarked so it can make things easier (but not always). I would hate to think someone bought it because of the description.

My US Triumph Masterpiece just says 14k

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perhaps ron zorn or someone who is snork triumph colelctor will be able to answer your question

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Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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