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Hi,

 

I found this pen in my Mothers old work desk drawer. I remember her using this back in the 80s. It is a squeeze type converter which the bladder is worn out already so I bought a modern Sheaffer converter to replace the old one. Due to its age, cracks on the barrel finish is visible.The pen is still usable filled it with ink and the nib is still smooth to write.

 

Only Sheaffer I had was a rollerball so I have limited knowledge with the pens model type. So, can anyone help me identify this?

 

 

Thanks

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I think that this is a Sheaffer 440. It is from the same era as the Imperial range and some collectors call this a "Quasi-Imperial".

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I think that this is a Sheaffer 440. It is from the same era as the Imperial range and some collectors call this a "Quasi-Imperial".

 

Thanks for the info joss! Now at least I know that this is apparently an Imperial.

 

Thanks again!

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Barny don't throw away the old converter. It can be resacced with a modern pvc sac and it will be good to go for the next 30 years.

 

I used to have a 444 ( Metal barrel version) in school. It lasted me several years and survived numerous drops and falls. It still writes well. I had to retire it when the grippjng section Plastic started developing cracks. I am overcome by nostalgia whenever I see a 44x series pen. Superb pens.

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Thanks for the info joss! Now at least I know that this is apparently an Imperial.

My explanation was not clear I guess but the Sheaffer 440 is not an Imperial.

 

I admit that the term "quasi-Imperial" is confusing and should probably be avoided. This term was never used by Sheaffer and is only an invention of pen collectors to designate lower priced Sheaffer pens with and 'Imperial style of design'.

Search the net for "Sheaffer Quasi-Imperial" for more info.

 

The complete range of the real Sheaffer Imperial pens is listed by SheafferTarga.com on this webpage.

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