{"product_id":"1976-parker-75-flighter-deluxe-w-75-inscription-early-production-stainless-14k-xf-nib-fountain-pen-new-in-box","title":"1976 PARKER 75 FLIGHTER DELUXE W\/75 INSCRIPTION (EARLY PRODUCTION) STAINLESS 14K XF NIB FOUNTAIN PEN NEW IN BOX","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this circa 1976 Parker 75 Flighter Deluxe Fountain Pen, fitted with a 14K Gold Extra Fine nib. Preserved in Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked condition, this exceptional example remains exactly as it left the Parker factory over fifty years ago. Accompanying the pen is its original Parker presentation box, which remains in excellent condition with a clean interior free from ink staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew modern fountain pens have achieved the legendary status of the Parker 75. Celebrated for its timeless styling, outstanding engineering, and superb writing characteristics, the model remains one of the pillars of Parker collecting. Early American-produced examples that have survived in untouched factory condition are becoming increasingly scarce and are highly sought after by discerning collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example represents the desirable early Flighter Deluxe variant, produced approximately between 1974 and 1976. It features the correct gold-plated clip, gold-plated cap tassie, thin gold-plated cap band, barrel engraved \"75,\" and the original adjustable nib angle indicator—features unique to this early Deluxe configuration. Parker later introduced several Flighter variations, including simplified versions without the gold cap band, without the \"75\" barrel engraving, and later models with different trim arrangements. For collectors seeking the classic Flighter Deluxe, this is the configuration most enthusiasts look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition throughout is outstanding. The brushed stainless steel cap and barrel remain beautifully preserved with no dents, dings, scratches, cracks, repairs, or finish wear. The friction-fit cap seats securely with the precise fit Parker intended, while the gold-plated trim remains bright and exceptionally well preserved. There are no monograms or personal engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap band is crisply stamped \"PARKER 75 MADE IN U.S.A.\" alongside the Parker Arrow logo. The pen measures approximately 5 1\/16 inches capped, 5 5\/8 inches posted, and weighs 0.68 ounces, offering the perfectly balanced proportions that have made the Parker 75 a favorite among writers and collectors for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlight of this pen is its original 14K solid gold Extra Fine nib. Correctly engraved \"PARKER 14K POINT U.S.A.\", the nib remains completely untouched. The feed is factory marked \"XF,\" while the iridium tipping measures approximately 0.44mm using digital calipers. In keeping with its New Old Stock status, the nib has never been inked or dip-tested, preserving its factory-fresh condition exactly as Parker intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is the original Parker presentation box, completing an increasingly difficult-to-find collector package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a Parker 75 is not particularly difficult. Finding an early American-made Flighter Deluxe complete with its original packaging, factory Extra Fine nib, nib angle indicator, and genuine Never Inked, New Old Stock provenance is an entirely different matter. Examples of this caliber surface only infrequently and continue to become harder to acquire as more are absorbed into permanent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, mechanically innovative, and historically significant, the Parker 75 Flighter Deluxe remains one of the defining writing instruments of Parker's golden era. Whether preserved as the centerpiece of an advanced Parker collection or eventually placed into service by its next steward, this pen represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the finest surviving examples of this highly collectible model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, we confidently grade this Parker 75 Flighter Deluxe as Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked condition—an investment-quality example that would be exceedingly difficult to improve upon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49191307018548,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1974ParkerFlighterDeluxe75FountainPen1.jpg?v=1784069594","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/products\/1976-parker-75-flighter-deluxe-w-75-inscription-early-production-stainless-14k-xf-nib-fountain-pen-new-in-box","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}