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Could Somebody Help Me Identify A Sheaffer White Dot Silver Vintage Ballpoint Pen Set?

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Dunno - it's semi vintage at least. I'd date it to some time in the 70s, may be early 80s. When Sheaffer closed their service center in Ft Madison the first time, they considered anything made before 1982 to be "vintage." I don't think it has been made for 15 years or more. Maybe 20.

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When Sheaffer closed their service center in Ft Madison the first time, they considered anything made before 1982 to be "vintage."

 

It's hard to pin it down. Hell, Apple thinks five years is a vintage Mac. I have stuff in my freezer older than that!

 

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Yeah, it's definitely after Textron, but I'd say before 1990. Late 70's or 80's would be my guess

 

I do like those clips on the pens. They help make sure you don't put them in your shirt pocket while the pen is still extended.

 

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Well thank you all for taking the time to look. I know the photos were bad. Hard to photograph shiny silver with a flash. I guess I got a lesson in photography and Sheaffer pens today. Anyway, again I appreciate all your expert opinions and thoughts.

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