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I've recently purchased a Targa on the 'Bay. I am reasonably certain it's a late-80s/early-90s classic with an extra-fine nib. It appears it has been well-used, but nothing is broken.

 

I get the 585 on the nib refers to the fact that it's a 14K jobbie. When I unscrew the section from the barrel though, there's an additional number that I've not seen referenced anywhere. On mine, it's either 40202 or *0202. I can't really be certain what the first mark is.

 

I showed more restraint that normal and gave it a thorough cleaning when it arrived. The squeeze converter is still stained blue and I'm not too sure about its reliability, especially as I've noticed that it doesn't seem to seat firmly on the section. This is virtually my first Sheaffer (my Intensity having gone missing before the first fill of ink was used up) so I'm not sure if this is normal, or if I should just stump up for a piston converter and be done with it.

 

Anyway, here are a few pics:

 

I wasn't able to get a clear image of the number on the section (located within the red ring, of course). I'll try again tomorrow.

The pen shipped from Thailand. While the nib and cap are marked U.S.A., I'm wondering if the NHK on the cap has anything to do with the Japanese TV station. The seller didn't seem to know anything about the initials, and they weren't referenced in the listing.

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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Sheaffer community. What you have appears to be a matte black/gold 1002. http://www.sheaffertarga.com/Ref%20List/1003%20Matt%20black,GP%20trim,%20gold%20nib,%20later%20version.htm

The 585 does refer to the 14K gold nib. Usually when the convertor fails, it starts to leak first. A new piston style convertor will plug and play and is readily available.

Not sure about the number on the section. I have not noticed on any of my Targas. NHK likely is the TV Station but could be some other Company.

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That does look like the NHK television network logo.

http://www.pixelistes.com/download/prive/actualite-photo/nhk_logo.jpg

 

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Are you sure it isn't just one of those converters with a blue sac? I can't tell from the picture.

 

I thought I'd responded to this a few days ago...

I'd say probably not. There are variations in the shade of blue along the visible length of the sac.

 

This isn't akin to asking if my smoke shifter is left or right handed, is it? LOL

 

 

That does look like the NHK television network logo.

http://www.pixelistes.com/download/prive/actualite-photo/nhk_logo.jpg

 

 

Ahh, thanks! I'd tried finding an image of their pre-95 logo, but couldn't.


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I much prefer the new twist style converters. I just bought one from Amazon for my Sheaffer Targa and it's so much better than the squeezy type.

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I've recently purchased a Targa on the 'Bay. I am reasonably certain it's a late-80s/early-90s classic with an extra-fine nib. It appears it has been well-used, but nothing is broken.

 

I get the 585 on the nib refers to the fact that it's a 14K jobbie. When I unscrew the section from the barrel though, there's an additional number that I've not seen referenced anywhere. On mine, it's either 40202 or *0202. I can't really be certain what the first mark is.

 

I showed more restraint that normal and gave it a thorough cleaning when it arrived. The squeeze converter is still stained blue and I'm not too sure about its reliability, especially as I've noticed that it doesn't seem to seat firmly on the section. This is virtually my first Sheaffer (my Intensity having gone missing before the first fill of ink was used up) so I'm not sure if this is normal, or if I should just stump up for a piston converter and be done with it.

 

Anyway, here are a few pics:

 

I wasn't able to get a clear image of the number on the section (located within the red ring, of course). I'll try again tomorrow.

The pen shipped from Thailand. While the nib and cap are marked U.S.A., I'm wondering if the NHK on the cap has anything to do with the Japanese TV station. The seller didn't seem to know anything about the initials, and they weren't referenced in the listing.

 

 

Here is that number on the section of my Targa. It is the sterling siver Targa with 14k gold nib. I remember putting the same question about this number on the section in some earlier thread/post but failed to get any information from any fellow FPner. One more thing ; this number on the section is not restricted to the Targa. It is also there on my Fasion ii and some of my Imperials too. The number on this Targa of mine is 81947.

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I have an early Targa and mine has no number on it. I would imagine some kind of inventory control or manufacturing information number.

 

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The number on my Targa 1005 with EF nib is 60949. This pen dates from 1981.

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I have never seen any information on the numbers on a Targa section.

 

The sac of the red end squeeze converter is blue, not white, to begin with. The sac material is PVC, not rubber, so will last a good long time. A little staining will happen. Don't worry if its a bit loose as long as you don't see ink around the end of the converter when you pull it out. I haven't tried getting the plastic to expand back to shape, but it might be possible because most plastics have a memory. Try inserting just the end in boiling water for 30 seconds, then let it cool for a few moments and see what happens. It won't melt the plastic, the sac, nor will the stainless steel casing rust. Since you are thinking about replacing it you have nothing to lose.

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I have seen a little ink around the end of the converter when I've unscrewed the section. Really not enough to cause me any trouble, just enough to make me consider the other type of converter. All in all, it's a tatty little pen that I think is well worth the $25 +shipping I paid :)

 

Thanks, everyone, for your answers.


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Interesting. Just looked at my Targas. Two have no number. One is #80674 (it's a 1007)

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Interesting. Just looked at my Targas. Two have no number. One is #80674 (it's a 1007)

Well, I have noticed the numbers are only on the high end gold nib model Sheaffers. Did anybody else notice this?

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Well, I have noticed the numbers are only on the high end gold nib model Sheaffers. Did anybody else notice this?

All of my Targas are 14K, but only the one is numbered.

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My 1003 has no number

 

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All of my Targas are 14K, but only the one is numbered.

 

 

Yes , some of the gold nibbed pens are numbered. But none of the steel nibbed ones. This is what i wanted to say and this is what I have noticed. Let us hear what others say.

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