Parker 45 Caps

[newkid12]

Hi,

 

Were all Parker 45 caps marked with the numbers 45? I recently purchased a Parker pen which look in every way like a Parker 45 with the exception of the cap. It is marked Parker, made in USA but no 45.

 

Thanks

N.K.

[mariom]

I don't believe all caps were inscribed with the 45. If you have doubts about yours, posting a picture would help.

[aucheukyan]

Mine doesnt have the number also. It says Parker, Made in England, AL. I have the flighter btw

[mitto]

The 45 marking on the cap of a Parker 45 is a later addition. The earlier 45s didn't have this (number inscription) on the caps.

[Captivelight]

The 45 marking on the cap of a Parker 45 is a later addition. The earlier 45s didn't have this (number inscription) on the caps.

 

Sorry Mitto, not as simple as that.

 

Some of the early 45's did have the number inscription on the side of the cap. For example the pre-1970 (England) Flighter that is currently sat on my desk has the 45 inscription. As yet I have never found any information about when, where and why these inscriptions were used, they almost seem random on the 60's and 70's pens appearing on UK and US pens.

http://pencollect.co.uk/personal/29.jpg

 

It would be nice if someone knew when and why they were used?

[mitto]

Sorry Mitto, not as simple as that.

 

Some of the early 45's did have the number inscription on the side of the cap. For example the pre-1970 (England) Flighter that is currently sat on my desk has the 45 inscription. As yet I have never found any information about when, where and why these inscriptions were used, they almost seem random on the 60's and 70's pens appearing on UK and US pens.

http://pencollect.co.uk/personal/29.jpg

 

It would be nice if someone knew when and why they were used?

I hope so. Who knows someday someone may come up with the information.

[newkid12]

Thanks to all who replied to my question regarding the Parker 45 caps.

 

 

N.K.