Help Identifying Pen

[Waltz For Zizi]

I found a parker vacumatic for sale, but have no ideea if it is worth what the seller asks for it, about 55$. I have no ideea if it works or not, I have sent him a message, but no reply yet.

[Waltz For Zizi]

P.s. i am curious to know what model it is.

[mitto]

See here all the models with ruler and you perhaps would be able to identify what model Vaxumatic you have.

 

 

https://parkerpens.net/vacumatic.html

 

The identification would depends on 1) filler type the pen has 2) the actual size and 3) the trim level of the pen.

Edited October 23, 2017 by mitto

[penmanila]

Its either a Standard (if about 5 inches long

capped) os Slender (if about 4-5/8). Assume that the diaphragm will need replacement, maybe another $30-40. Either way $55 sounds like a fair price, especially if its a Standard.

[inkstainedruth]

The trouble with ID-ing the pen is due to the strange number of sizes thad Parker had for Vvacumatics Just ..

Looks as if it might be a First Generation (lockdown filler) or Second Generation (Speedline filler) by the size and shape of the blind cap. Are there any photos of the pen with the blind cap off (so as to tell which which it is Not sure if it's a Golden Pearl color,

Does it have a date code by the imprint? That may help track it down. Also, are there other photos of the nib from other angles (and any of the feed) to get a better idea of the condition of the nib (especially of the tipping)? And does it give the length of the pen?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[PaulS]

I'd agree that the asking price sounds fair, even with the need for a new diaphragm. Of course a half decent seller should have included an adequate description with their sales advert - lacking this might be some cause for concern, but the pix show what appears to be a undamaged pen and nib. The pen may well not presently work, but if the sellers confirms the pen is complete, then this might help you to decide.

It may depend on how much you want the pen, but perhaps best to wait for the reply and then make up your mind.

[Waltz For Zizi]

Unfortunately the seller does not respond to my messages, even though I sent him 4, and I know he read them. So I'm not gonna insist on it anymore.

Thanks for all the replies.

[mitto]

Good decision. May you find one you like better and on good price.

[peterg]

It's a first generation 'lock down' model. The main fault these pens suffer from is wear on the aluminum rod notch that locks the filling rod down. Yours still has the blind cap ring, which is pretty rare these days. Worth following up if the seller is still willing.