Parker 45 Arrow Find

[benbot517]

I managed to get a Parker 45 Arrow (Plastic cap) in dark blue with box and original converter for $10. Did I do well?

[OcalaFlGuy]

Pics so we can tell How well please.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[benbot517]

Here it is. Light scratching on the plastic, but all could be polished out. Little to no shrinkage on the section. Fine steel nib. Cleaned out well, and writes.

Edited March 6, 2015 by benbot517

[bsenn]

_{Looks good. Nice deal for sure!}

[mitto]

I got a Parker Arrow Deluxe 45 with 14k gold nib a few days ago. Here :

[OcalaFlGuy]

<Kicking the can down the sidewalk>

 

I don't have a dark Blue Arrow.

 

They look nice.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[pensaro]

very nice and a good deal too! I think the '45' is very under rated - I have quite a collection of them myself......

[Larry Barrieau]

Am I right in thinking that a Parker Arrow pre-1981 is just a 45 with a plastic cap?

[OcalaFlGuy]

<Whispering 'cause we really don't want this getting out.>

 

Yeah but.

 

I THINK they first started in Newhaven and are often found, all 4 of mine, with 14 k nibs.

IMO, the all plastic Arrow is the lightest and best balanced 45.

Again, IMO, the Arrow cap clutch (not needing to hold as much weight secure as a metal capped model) also doesn't deform the hood as bad or as often.

 

Shush.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

 

[Larry Barrieau]

ok

[ANM]

I found this a little bit ago. I never appreciated them before I got my hands on one.

 

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii101/matthewsno/DSCN2364_zps2lhkefiy.jpg

[SockAddict]

I'm up to four 45s now, and my dark blue Arrow is constantly in use. I've got Quink Blue-Black in it, and the combination is perfect.

[mitto]

I'm up to four 45s now, and my dark blue Arrow is constantly in use. I've got Quink Blue-Black in it, and the combination is perfect.

I am up to twenty three now with the arrival of three more just a few days ago. One the Arrow Deluxe 45 (with 14k gold nib) posted above and two NOS (Engish) GT flighters also with 14k gold nibs.

Edited March 7, 2015 by mitto

[corgicoupe]

What makes a Parker 45 an Arrow?

[benbot517]

A plastic cap. Many 45s come with a metal one.