C1980 SHEAFFER TARGA MATTE BLACK CLASSIC 14K STUB NIB FOUNTAIN PEN

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For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen, Model 1003, with a Matte Black finish trimmed with 23K gold electroplate and 14K Stub Nib. This fountain pen has been thoroughly taken apart, cleaned, put back together, and now is in wonderful writing condition.

This set was part of a purchase from a Stationary Store in Tennessee where I acquired nearly 50 New Old Stock Fountain, Rollerball, and Ballpoint Pens in the Targa design - this is just one set of them.

This writing instrument is the older version Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen and is model number 1003 with production beginning in 1980 till 1988. The older version does not have the gold trim ring at the end of the barrel and this is how we can tell. This Sheaffer Targa displays the sleek Matte Black finish, with 23-carat gold electroplated trim fitted with a 14K solid gold Stub nib. The cap lip area just under the clip is stamped, "SHEAFFER". This Sheaffer Targa Classic will use either an ink converter or ink cartridges. The Ink Converter is supplied with this fountain pen which works and I have tested it with water.

The cap and barrel have no dents, dings, repairs, or wear to the finish. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel. The trim is perfect with no scratches or brassing. 

This Fountain Pen measures 5 3/8" inches capped and 5 3/4" posted. The diameter of the pen at the widest point is 11.26mm. 

The Sheaffer Inlaid Nib is marked 14K Sheaffer 585 and has a Stub point measuring 1.16mm when measuring with digital calipers. When writing a sample with this NIB, it writes with a .32mm stroke on the horizontal lines and 1.49mm line on the down strokes when measured with digital calipers. The writing sample was done with the actual pen in the images listed for sale. The writing sample was used by dipping the NIB in Parker Blue Ink.

This Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen in the Matte Black color is a simple, yet classic look. The Stub nib is the real standout here as we don't always get a chance to find them on Targas. I would consider this Sheaffer Targa Fountain Pen to be in Near Mint Condition. A marvelous addition to your Sheaffer Targa writing arsenal collection.

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