The Snorkel filling system was an introduction by Sheaffer in 1952 and ran until 1959. The system was an upgrade of the pneumatic Touchdown system with the added feature that unscrewing the blindcap extends a slim snorkel from the feed allowing the user to fill the pen without submerging the nib. This system provides cleaner filling and ease of use.
Being one of the standard colours, this grey Sheaffer Admiral (no white dot, gold open nib, and plastic cap) cannot be dated more specifically than the Snorkel production dates.
Details:
Nib: 14K Monotone Open nib (Fine).
Filling System: Snorkel (pneumatic)
Dimensions:
Length - 5.58" / 14.18 cm (capped)
Cap - 2.40" / 6.09 cm
Barrel diameter - 0.42" / 1.06 cm
Condition: The pen is in very good condition with minimal signs of use. Filling system has had a complete restoration with a new sac and seals. Please see the photos for a complete photographic assessment of the quality of the pen.
Country of Manufacture: United States
Made by Sheaffer in the United States and restored by Fifteen Pens in Ottawa Canada
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Comes with a 1 year warranty