Condition:

This Parker 51 classic is in excellent condition throughout.  The plastic parts are free from any scratches or other marks and the lustraloy cap is bright and free from dings or scratches.  Cocoa is one of the more rare colours and is becoming harder to find and therefore sought-after.

This pen has a 14ct gold Parker nib with a medium/fine tip.  It is in excellent condition and is a very good smooth writer.  There is no visible wear at all on this nib.

This pen comes in its original hard box, which is in very good condition.

Parker 51s are generally reckoned to be one of the most dependable pens ever made.  This pen has had a full strip-down service and is ready for many years of reliable service.