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jlaw0201

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I've taken a pretty extensive look online, and can't seem to find this style of Cross pen. It doesn't quite look like a Townsend or Century II to me. Any thoughts?

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This seems to be a Cross Townsend but there are two rare things there: the clip and the single ring on the lip of the cap.  It might be an old or a special edition.  Very interesting indeed.

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Did a bit more searching - it seems it's a Century 2000, a special edition for the millennium. Basically the cap of a Century with the body of a Townsend. Thanks both for your help.

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Good find. The Century 2000 had limited distribution while it was being manufactured, and it tends not to be in the front rank of most people's recollections.

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It isn't a Townsend -- it lacks the distinctive two rings at the bottom of the cap (the top of the cap and the bottom of the barrel are exactly like a Townsend, though). It's definitely a Century 2000 -- great pens, in my experience. Great find!

MrThoth

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It`s Cross Century 2000 Millennium Edition Blue, to be more precise, all the same with Townsend, besides one ring on cap instead of two.

Regards, Alexey

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