Vintage Sheaffer Targa 1005 with 14k Gold nib...

[Stephanie D]

Soooo, I’m reconnecting with my old fountain pens, see, and decided to find out their specifics and complete names in my old two pen collection(😅) 

 

Pretty sure I bought them in 1989.

 

One is a Sheaffer Targa 1005 with 14 k gold nib. Writes beautifully, to me. 
No leaks, cracks, etc. barrel perfect, cap clip has teeny tiny lines. Has been safely hidden away for years in my old Levenger three pen leather case. 

I polished it gently, a little tiny dent on top of the cap rim. 
While searching for the actual name of the pen, I came across what seems an absurdly high valuation for similar condition pen from antikcart.com

 

Where does one go to have an old pen evaluated? 
Many thanks! 
S
 

[pen lady]

Search for Targa 1005 on eBay and you can get a rough idea of value by going to the ''sold items'' area because, to be honest, a pen is only worth what someone will pay for it.

[Ron Z]

The fluted gold finish Targa is one of the more common finishes available.   Top sold price seems to be $130.  With the dent in the top (which can be replaced), and assuming some wear to the plating, I would think closer to $100, maybe as low as $75.  A good pen though, and one that can be found in my collection.

[CraigN]

Stephanie,

 

You have a nice pen.  I have the same pen, but a rollerball.  

 

I hope you enjoy it.

 

Regards,

Craig