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Parker Royal Challenger
Putting our pen condition grading scale to the test is this beautiful Parker Royal Challenger. This vintage pen is condition grade 7, as it has brassing on the pocket clip and a plier mark on the section, but the cap and barrel celluloid are spectacular with minimal wear and a crisp imprint. No…
- Era
- 1930-1939
- Filling
- Button Filler
- Nib
- Fine
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