Which Sheaffer Model Is This? What Should I Look Out For?

[mitto]

Okay. That may explain it.

 

Sheaffer did make a pen in that body style with a 23K plated nib BUT it should have an opal on the top. The nib and section either came from one of the few models that used that nib or the opal came off your pen.

 

From Sheaffer Targa dot Com

 

The regular fluted gold plate Targa should have a 14K nib.

 

Jar , the link you provided says the Targa with opal fitted into end cap also came with 14k solid gold nib. The plot , thus , thickens , instead of being resolved.lol.

[Venemo]

Here's my nib:

The inscription is different than Mitto's. It says:

   SHEAFFER
     (R)
14K        585


      U
      S
      A

Here is a closeup on the 14K:

 

And a picture of the cap:

[AAAndrew]

That's a Targa and a solid gold 14k nib. Targas are quite nice pens and very sturdy. They have a very loyal following. My very first fountain pen was a Targa from the early 80's. Smooth as can be.

 

Congratulations! This should serve you well for a very long time.

[Venemo]

Congratulations! This should serve you well for a very long time.

 

Thanks! I certainly hope it will. Especially since I replaced the sac in its squeeze converter.

[jar]

 

Thanks! I certainly hope it will. Especially since I replaced the sac in its squeeze converter.

 

That's the 1005, regular fluted 23C gold plated Targa.