Sheaffer Pfm Needs A New Snorkel Tube Would A Statesman Tube Work?

[Paul80]

Hi all

I have a Sheaffer PFM with a lovely wet smooth broad nib that is in need of a replacement Snorkel tube, obviously these are not easy to get hold of, so was wondering if a snorkel tube from say a Statesman would fit and work, they are both the same diameter but not sure about the length.

If its the same I could buy a cheap Statesman and pinch its tube for the PFM, would it work or are they a different length.

Thanks for any help with this

Paul

[siamackz]

Im pretty sure Ron Z or other top pros will have spare tubes for your PFM if you send it in for repair

Edited February 15, 2019 by siamackz

[Ron Z]

There are only two variations of snorkel tubes (ignoring gold VS stainless steel) - flat end for use in the open nib pens, and the angled ends for use in the PFM and Triumph nib pens. Any angled end snorkel tube can be used in the PFM. Lots of parts pens out there...

[Paul80]

Thanks Ron, great news, should be able to pick one quite easily over here, so should soon have my PFM back in use.

 

Paul

[FredRydr]

You just need to track down the hoards of NOS tubes from Fort Madison....

[Paul80]

If only

 

But I only want, what would I do with "Hoards" of them

[BaronWulfraed]

If only

 

But I only want, what would I do with "Hoards" of them

 

Sell them on eBay... 50cents each plus $10 for shipping and handling

[Paul80]

Anyone got one they could sell me, I would rather buy a tube and save a pen from being stripped for spares just for its snorkel tube

 

Paul