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 75, 1984, made in Meru, France, scarce sought after lapis lazuli lacquer, gold filled stepped tassies, Parker arrow clip and cap band, on the cap band the logo "PARKER, Made in France". The nib is marked PARKER 585 France and the hallmark and on the feeder M. Mint in presentation box. #180 $usd 420
Parker 75, Place Vendome “ Millerais”, Meru - France, 1984, Gold plated with a pattern of closely-spaced parallel lines, dimpled tassies, gold plated ring section, original 14kt solid gold nib with French hallmarks, medium point, with converter installed, faint initials MH on the blank, near mint, in box #2479 $USD 180

Parker 75 Thuya brown and marbled lacquer, France, 1991, fountain pen, ballpen and mechanical pencil in brown and black marbled lacquer finish called Thuya, clip and gold-plated ornaments. 14 kt gold nib engraved Parker 585 France 14kt with the manufacturer’s seal required by French legislation for precious metal objects, medium point, with converter. Ballpen and mechanical pencil of 0.5 mm leads. Excellent. #2903 fountain pen $usd 170, ballpen $usd 75, mechanical pencil $usd 80

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 195

Parker 75 Custom, France c. 2001, very rare ballpen, exclusive manufacture for the Benelux market (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), rolled gold cap with striped design, green jewel on top, forest green body, actuated with the cap. Unused, NOS #3304 $160

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

Parker 45 Coronet set, US, c. 1970, set of pen and mechanical pencil in metallic red and gold plated tassies and clips. The fountain pen with smooth 14Ct solid gold nib, medium point, large iridium! Mechanical pencil is twist actuated and uses 0.9 mm leads. The pen clip has left a thin line of anodizing loss on its sides, otherwise an excellent uncommon functioning set. #2322 $usd 150
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, very scarce #3144 $USD 140

Parker 45 Arrow, England, c. 1970, black resin and rolled gold clip and trims, great 14 ct solid gold nib fine point. Excellent, in the original case, nib with excellent iridium #2337 $usd 95

Parker 45 flighter, England, c. 1965, set of pen and ballpoint in brushed stainless steel. The fountain pen with executive black tassie, smooth solid gold nib medium point, large iridium! Ballpoint pen with non-slip cross lines on the body and double metal thread. Unused NOS, magnificent gold nib, in original case #1950 $130

Parker 45 Deluxe jewel or Special, England, latest version of this model with cabouchon and more stylized clip, 2003, blue with rolled gold clip and trims, on the cap a black jewel, fine point nib and removable converter. Almost new #2962 $usd 90

Parker New Slimfold set, England, c. 1971. The Parker New Slimfold is a little odd in that it bears little resemblance to the Parker Slimfold but a quite strong resemblance to the Parker 45. When posted the two pens are about the same length. The most significant difference in the two models is that the New Slimfold has a screw cap whilst the 45 is a push fit. The New Slimfold had one less part, the clutch ring, than the 45. This may have been because Parker thought a screw cap would be more appealing. The New Slimfold had a much shorter production run than the 45, a mere 4 years compared to 47 years for the 45, consequently it is a far less common pen. The New Slimfold GT featured here is the latest version of the GT, it has a Gold filled barrel end. It was only made for a couple of years so is quite rare. This set of black resin pen and feather and gold-plated adornments. This model was the last in the Duofold NS series and was only manufactured for four years. Adopted the cap, pen insert and charging model of the successful Parker 45 series while retaining the screw cap of the Duofold NS series. With its original 14Ct solid gold nib broad point. The ballpoint is cap actuated. This set is in excellent condition, in its original box #3058 $130

Parker 45, Argentina, very scarce in black epoxy finish, black matte grip, gold filled clip and ends, fine point nib. No signs of use, in original box #3305 $usd 120
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 90

Parker 45 Harlequin, Brazil, c.1970, in stainless steel fully machined with guilloche, octanium medium nib, a tiny pinprick on the barrel, excellent, very scarce, in the original box #3306 $usd 95
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 120
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 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). Near mint #3069 $usd 95
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 80
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 120
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 80
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 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