Restored Esterbrook Bandless Dollar Fountain Pen Pearl Gray w/ NOS 2556 Fine Point Nib order Vintage 1942 WWII-era

At the beginning of WWII, critical material shortages led pen manufacturers to make some adjustments. For one year only, Esterbrook's standard stainless steel trim was replaced with nickel plate. Except for the cap band, which was replaced by three rounded grooves. This is the long full-girth model known as the B-size; excellent in all respects. The nib is a new-old-stock Durachrome #2556 Fine point. Uncommon & collectible, a war-era rarity, it will write like a new pen, as soon as you put ink in it. 120mm capped, 157mm posted.
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In the US, I ship pens by Priority Mail, carefully packaged in a Small Flat Rate Box (in most cases), insured for the purchase price. Items ship in 1 to 3 business days, and arrive in two or three. Shipping Internationally to the EU and Australia, FOB Grass Valley, CA. Other countries please inquire for rates and terms. I refund excess postage.

This pen has been thoroughly cleaned, restored to working condition, and tested. I guarantee that, when you get it, it will hold ink and write; and I guarantee my workmanship and materials. Vintage pens from days of yore are fragile however, and I cannot guarantee that it will work or hold ink into the future. Your care will make the difference there. And, of course, you're going to need a bottle of good ink.

Go ahead and ask questions before you buy. I will pack it to guarantee intact delivery. Returns are accepted if the pen does not work as described or is misrepresented. If you are not happy or have questions after you receive your pen, please contact me first. I will make every effort to resolve any issues. I want to earn a 5-star rating from you.

Having grown up in a family stationery store, I came to appreciate fountain pens as an excellent example of American ingenuity, craftsmanship, and marketing, and have been collecting and tinkering with them for over thirty years.
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