In 1983 my wife gave me a new Sheaffer Targa, and I have used it for years. I have had to replace the 'insides" because I damaged the nib. Otherwise, it has been a great pen. I would like to know exactly what the "title" or "name" of my pen is. I will describe it: All steel outer housing. Black on the top of the cap and black on the end of the barrell. Steel medium nib. To fill with ink, I unscrew the lower part of the housing and dip nib into ink bottle and squeeze the little metal strip that covers what appears to be a rubber sac. Can you tell me what this pen was called in 1983 when my wife bought it for me?

Here's the comprehensive site for Targas. I'm sure you can find yours here...

http://www.sheaffertarga.com/index.html

skyp

Sure sounds like a model 1001 Brushed Stainless Steel. If the clip is gold it's model 1001X. If the clip and nib are both gold it's model 1001XG.