Parker 75 y 45 were the two first Parker models with user-interchangeable nib assemblies. By 1960, in competence with ball pens, traditional fountain pens were seriously in decline and all pen makers in difficult troubles. Parker was still selling the “51”, but the capillary-filling 61 required more expertise than most people may have and for that reason was unpopular.

In 1960 Parker introduced the 45, named for the famed Colt Peacemaker revolver of the Old West. This model was the first Parker cartridge filler model, which Waterman has already adopted in the CF model. But the 45 has an additional attractive feature: a user-interchangeable nib assembly. The 45 flourished and have been produced in more finishes than any other of the company’s pens. During 1968 Parker Argentina adopted the 61-line clip also for the 45. So the Argentinean 45 pen sets for this period (1968 until mid 70’s) bear a much detailed arrow clip unique among the standard production from all the other sites. In particular ball pens and pencils of 45 and 61 are closely alike. They can be distinguished because the 61s have engraved the number model and plastic tassies, while the 45s have metallic tassies and no number model engraved.

Parker Premiere, onyx black lacque, Meru, France, 1984, this model is an upgraded version of the Parker 75, top of the line, the Premier got an 18 carat gold nib. The pen was also longer and wider than the Parker "75" and sported a facetted cap band and had two black onyx jewels at the ends. The scarce 18Kt solid gold nib is italic oblique broad point. Near mint #2758, Reserved

Parker 75 Place Vendome, France, 1985, lacquer burgundy and gold plated trims, on the cap lip imprint Parker, made in France, TE (code year corresponding to 1985) and the logo, scarce 18 kt (750) French nib with french hallmarks, medium point, converter installed. Blameless, most probably never used, in box #2902 $USD 160
Parker 75 Diamond, USA c. 1975, 22 Kt gold plated over bronze, gold filled stepped tassies, on the cap lip imprint "Parker  Made in U.S.A.",  gold plated ring on the grip,  scarce with the imprint A4868 on the back of the grip (prototype?), original nib Parker 14 K medium point. Cartridge or converter filling. Mint or near mint, in original box #2482 $USD 160
Parker 75, made in Meru, France, 1975, midnight black lacquer, gold filled stepped tassies, Parker arrow clip and cap band, on the cap band the logo, PARKER,  Made in France, TE (date code). Rare with the engraving L3118 on the back side of the grip (prototype identification?). The nib writes with a medium line, marked F on the back of the feed and on the nib PARKER 585 France and the hallmark. Excellent, slightly used, no brassing, no lacquer wear, scarce color, in presentation box. #2904 $USD 140

Parker 75 fountain pen, USA, c. 1966, flighter, stainless steel, gold plated clip and tassie, graduate section ring, nib Parker 14Kt medium point. Imprint on cap lip "Parker Made in USA NL". Cartridge or converter (included) filler. Scarce, mint or near mint, boxed. #2705 $USD 115

Vintage Parker 45, Argentina, 60´s – 70´s, choice of colors (Black, grey, blue, red, green), brushed stainless steel cap, later models with unique long clip 61´s alike. Used, refurbished, working. #110 $USD 25

Parker 45, Argentina, c. 1980, very scarce chocolate brown epoxy finish, unique Argentine production with clip  61 alike,  gold filled clip and trim, scarce solid gold 14 Kt nib, fine point, comes with converter. Near mint, original very scarce long arrow clip. # 41 $USD 120
Parker 45 Custom, Argentina, c. 1969,scarce vintage set of fountain pen and ballpen, unique Argentine production with clip  61 alike, GF caps  with parallel lines, red rage barrels and section, scarce solid 14 Kt gold nib, medium point.  Matching ball pen, cap actuated.  Scarce set, mint or near mint #650 USD 95
Parker 45 Classic de luxe, USA c. 1965, brushed stainless steel cap, on the cap engraved Parker 45 Made in USA, gold filled top and clip, scarce olive green section and barrel, solid 14 Kt gold nib, medium point, cartridge or converter filling (included). No signs of use, near mint #2631 $USD 70
Parker 45 Insignia Wavy lines, Brasil, c. 1968, very scarce gold filled cap and barrel, wavy lines pattern, grey section, rare 10 kt made in USA nib, medium point, fitted converter. Excellent #3144 $USD 140
Parker 45 Classic de luxe, England, c. 1965, brushed stainless steel cap, on the cap engraved Parker Made in England, gold filled top, ring section  and clip, grey section and barrel, scarce solid 14 Kt gold nib, broad point, cartridge or converter filling (included). No signs of use, near mint #3069 $USD 90
Parker 45, England, 3rd Q1982, scarce vintage set of fountain pen and mechanical pencil, brushed stainless steel, rare solid 14 Kt gold nib, medium point, cartridge or converter filling (included).  Matching mechanical pencil, transversal lines engraving near de cone, 1.19 mm leads, twist actuated. Near mint  #336 $USD 55
Parker 45 Insignia fountain pen, Argentina, c. 1967, gold filled cap and barrel, parallel lines pattern, black tail and section, medium point nib, cartridge or converter (not included  filling. NOS, mint condition.   #982 $USD 95
Parker 45 Custom, Argentina, c. 1967, GF cap with parallel lines, executive black barrel and section, rare solid 14 Kt gold nib, fine point. Cartridge or converter (not included) filling.  NOS mint # 875 $USD 75

Parker 45, Argentina, c.1960, fountain pen and ballpoint set, gold filled caps with parallel lines pattern, unique Argentine production with clip  61 alike, executive black barrels, double metallic jewels, cartridge or converter filler, solid 14 Kt Gold nib, fine point. In the end of the ballpoint a small flake of the gold plating is missing, otherwise no signs of use. In original presentation box. #2454 $USD 90

Parker 45 flighter, Argentina, first edition c. 1967, brushed stainless steel cap and barrel, with black plastic section and end, rare solid 14 Kt gold nib, medium point, made in USA, cartridge or converter filling (included). No signs of use #171 $USD 45
Parker 45 fountain pen, Argentina, c. 1968, frosty lustraloy cap, bright red barrel and section, gold filled clip, scarce with double metallic tassie. M nib, chalk mark on barrel. Cartridge filler. Mint, NOS. #1471 $USD 30
Parker 45 Custom, Argentina, c. 1967, GF cap with parallel lines, night blue barrel and section, double metal tassie, rare solid 14 Kt gold nib, fine point. Cartridge or converter (not included) filling.  NOS mint # 981 $USD 80
Parker 45 Classic, Argentina,  c. 1970, fountain pen and ballpen set,  satin stainless steel caps, chrome plated clip and trims, unique Parker Argentina 61 alike clips, red barrels and shells, octanium nib fine point, calk mark on barrel, cartridge filling. Fountain pen with scarce double metallic jewel, ballpen cap actuated. Excellent, unused, in box. #378 $USD 45
Parker 45 fountain pen, Argentina, c. 1968, frosty lustraloy cap, green barrel and section, gold filled clip, unique Parker Argentina 61 alike clip, scarce with double metallic tassies. EF 14 kt solid gold nib, chalk mark on barrel. Cartridge filler. Mint, NOS. #354 $USD 50
Parker 45 Classic de luxe, France, c. 1965, satin stainless steel cap, imprint Made in France, gold plated clip and trims, black barrel and shell, 14 Kt gold nib medium point, cartridge or converter (included) filling . Excellent # 2229 $USD 60
Parker 45 Custom, Argentina, c. 1965,scarce vintage set of fountain pen and mechanical pencil, GF caps  with parallel lines, green Nassau barrels and section, rare solid 14 Kt gold nib, blobby iridium medium point.  Matching mechanical pencil, 1.19 mm leads, twist actuated.  Slightly used, excellent, scarce set. # 656 $USD 95
Parker 45 Classic de luxe, France, c. 1965, satin stainless steel cap, imprint Made in France, gold plated clip and trims, black barrel and shell, 14 Kt gold nib medium point, cartridge or converter (included) filling . Excellent # 2229 $USD 60
Parker 45 de luxe, Argentina, c. 1969, steel cap, gold plated clip, original clip 61 alike (exclusive clip genuine of  Parker Argentina) introduced in 1969, executive black barrel and section, octanium nib, extra fine point. Cartridge or converter (not included) filling. Chalk mark of nib size on barrel. NOS mint #681   $USD 30