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I have received a Sheaffer lever fill fountain pen; so far I've determined that the nib is a 14k Triumph and the pen fills by a lever. What type of Sheaffer pen do I have? I want to use it. It probably needs some restoration work before it will actually work and before I can do that I need to know what type of pen it is. Thank you. If you've had experience and can tell me how to make this pen work, I'd appreciate the information. Again, thank you.

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It was a gift to me and I'm the one that's taken it apart. Why do you say "brave'?

Could it be a: Sheaffer Lifetime Valiant 1500 Fountain Pen - Black, lever-fill

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I see. Most people who post like this have just bought something on eBay or the like and want some opinions :lol: It's a good sign that your nib threaded off easily (I assume?) and has a perfect polish. Looks unused, really!the tines do look bent, though, or is that just a lens thing?

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Posted a picture. Maybe a little bent from use but I'm not too worried about that. I'd like to find out what type of pen I received and then learn how to make it work again.

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Took another picture and going to post. Maybe a little bent from use but I'm not too worried about that. I'd like to find out what type of pen I received and then learn how to make it work again.

Sheaffer upturned nib.....Restore as you would any lever filler.

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Sheaffer upturned nib.....Restore as you would any lever filler.

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Fred, Thank you for your reply. I am sooo not a tinkerer but my husband knows I love FPs and bought this pen for me. I have NO IDEA how to restore a lever filler or any other pen for that matter BUT I am willing to learn how. I figure that before I can "restore" the pen I have to first find out what type of pen I have in hand.

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What type of Sheaffer Lifetime Triump Lever-fill pen is this? How old is it? I'd love to write with the pen and feel connected to the history of it. Any ideas on the pen type?

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Fred, Thank you for your reply. I am sooo not a tinkerer but my husband knows I love FPs and bought this pen for me. I have NO IDEA how to restore a lever filler or any other pen for that matter BUT I am willing to learn how. I figure that before I can "restore" the pen I have to first find out what type of pen I have in hand.

How to replace a fountain sac at Richardspens.....And..

http://www.richardspens.com/ref/repair/resac.htm

 

Profile of Sheaffer's Triumph Valiant / Vigilant Lifetime i.e. White Dot

http://www.richardspens.com/ref/profiles/triumph.htm

 

Mamawings22..mosey on over and see what supplies you will need to restore and profile of your pen.

 

Welcome Aboard. Enjoy your time here.

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This is a nice pen and if the nib was removed, there will be a bit of knowledge and technique to set it back again properly. I am all for encouraging people to work on their own pens, which is how I started. However, I wouldn't start on this pen but a pen of lesser quality and slightly less complexity. *This* pen I would send to a pen restoration person. There are many, and I don't want to step on toes here on FPN, etc. If you'd like a couple of recommendations (and Sheaffer pens are one of my prime areas of collecting, so I know...), send me a private message and I'll suggest away.

And, yes, that upturned nib is not from damage but the way the pen was made. You'll find a nice history of the Sheaffer "Triumph" nib right here, courtesy of frequent FPN contributor Jim Mamoulides.

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JonSzanto I sent you a PM using FPN messag.

 

Have not seen anything show up. Try again and I'll check tonight.

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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Have not seen anything show up. Try again and I'll check tonight.

Not sure what happened. My husband and I are going to try to restore this pen together. Thank you thought. However, go into your FPN account tap and choose Personal Messenger and hopefully you’ll see my message. You’re welcome to email me hfh2747@gmail.com

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