Condition:
This De Luxe Challenger is in very nice condition with a rich green pearl and black marbled pattern, there are no cracks or personalization. The barrel, cap and blind cap have some micro surface scratches. The barrel imprint is clear and readable, as shown. The clip is firm and has a clean Parker stamp imprint. The cap jewel is solid with no chips. The De Luxe triple cap bands are bright and shiny with just a hint of wear. The visulated section has some typical ambering, as shown. The barrle improint has some wear and is mostly readable. The pen has been fully disassembled and cleaned, a new ink sac has been installed, it has been water and ink tested. This classic pen is ready to use.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib and feed have been ultrasonically cleaned
- A new ink sac has been installed with 100% medical grade talc
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been water and ink tested
- This pen is ready to write
Parker De Luxe Challenger Fountain Pen - Green and Black
Brand and Year:
Parker Pen Co., Janesville, WI : c. 1938
Model:
De Luxe Challenger
Filling System:
Push Button
Color:
Green and black marbled pattern with gold trim, black jewel and blind cap
Length:
5 1/8" long
Nib:
Medium - The Parker Pen 14k gold nib is in nice condition with crisp imprints and ample tipping material. The pen has been ink tested and produced a nice smooth medium line, the nib was a touch on the wetter side with the ink used, an overall quality writing pen. A photo of the ink test is provided for reference.