Parker 51 Identification

[thx1138]

I have a very dark blue 51 with a stainless steel cap which is about 10mm shorter than my other 51.

 

On the ?converter it says "press ribbed bar four times" the nib looks to be gold.

 

Is this a particular model or just production variation?

[Paul80]

Just a guess

 

Cedar Blue Demi?

 

What's it say at the top of the barrel, made in USA or England

 

Paul

Edited March 11, 2019 by Paul80

[inkstainedruth]

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The color won't be Cedar Blue if it's an Aerometric (which this sounds like it is). My guess is that you've got a Midnight Blue Demi sized Aerometric. Not sure when they switched from saying "Press six times" to "Press four times"; if it doesn't say anything about using Superchrome ink, though, it's post-1956.

Go to www.parkercollector.com and click on the sidebar link for the 51 model. That's my first place to look for information on all things Parker. Also have a look at www.parker51.com and at www.richardspens.com and search for Parker 51.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[thx1138]

Here are my 3 Parker 51's. The little one is in the middle and is a much darker blue than the pen on the bottom (my nice broad aerometric which I think is cedar blue).

The top pen is a vac but needs repair as the nib and feed are loose within the section.

Edited March 12, 2019 by thx1138

[Jerome Tarshis]

No, not production variation. It is a particular model, a 51 Demi in midnight blue. I greatly enjoy mine, the Aero Demi being very much the right size for me, and hope you enjoy yours. They look pleasant, too.

[inkstainedruth]

Agreed. I think the bottom pen in the photos may be Teal.

On some of the colors, unless you've got the pen in daylight/sunlight, Plum, Midnight Blue and Forest Green can look like Black (ask me how I know... ).

 

ETA: My first 51 was a Teal Aerometric. I thought it was Midnight Blue until I saw what Midnight Blue really looked like.

Edited March 13, 2019 by inkstainedruth

[mitto]

And cedar blue is a vac 51 color. A blue in aerometric would either be teal blue or midnight blue.

[thx1138]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

The demi is a nice pen but with a fine or extra fine grade nib it won't see any use from me.