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Want To Buy Parker 61 Rainbow Cap, Is It A Good Deal


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I want to buy this Parker 61 admiral (pics in link below) but I'm a little bit worried about a couple of things. One I don't know if the filling system works, it's has the capillary filling mechanism and I'm not sure if it works? Is there anything I should ask the seller before purchasing. The seller is asking for ~$75 for the pen. Is it worth it?

 

His description of the pen is as follows:

I'm guessing this is about a B? The arrow is still in there, no big scratches or anything, and there's minor discoloration in the cap. Teflon on the capillary tube perfectly intact.

 

Link to pictures: http://imgur.com/a/kdHzx

 

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I'd make sure the capillary filler works first off.

I'm not a Parker 61 expert, but that price seems to be in the right area for a working 61.

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Short answer is that it is the correct price if all in working order.

 

Capillary fillers are generally bullet proof, may need a very good clean but thats all.

 

If it is a broad nib, hard to tell from the pics then it would certainly be worth the money.

 

Check the section for cracks or other signs that the plastic is failing.

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