Sheaffer Model Confirmation

[rabernathy]

Greetings Folks,

 

Below are some pics of a fountain pen I found in my grandfather's work bench. I am a long time fountain pen user and collector but a bit of a noob when it comes to identifying some of this older stuff.

 

Based upon my research I think this is a Balance Lifetime 875 in a color called Brown Striated.

 

I am hoping those of you with more experience than I on this model can help.

 

Thanks.

 

[Roger W.]

There is a lot to get wrong when talking about balances. 875 is a price point and not a model and yours says 1000 which was a $10.00 pen. The color was "golden brown". So your pen is a Statesman Lifetime Feathertouch One-Stroke Vacuum in Golden Brown - this is what the catalog would have in 1939. Now a $10 pen could also be a premier but, your pen doesn't look to have the required girth.

 

Roger W.

[rabernathy]

Thanks Roger, much appreciated.