Parker 51 Pen Repair Information |
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We have an extensive range of nibs and other parts in stock which enable us to service and repair virtually any Parker 51 including Vacumatic and Aerometric versionsWe are trained and authorised by Parker and Waterman to repair their products and specialize in older models which Parker have classified as 'obsolete'. We have spent 15 years repairing pens such as the 51 and acquiring spare parts stock from around the worldFor information on sending your pen to us, please see our Pen Repair Questions and Answers |
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Some useful links How did the Parker 51 get its name? David Shepherd's definitive book on the Parker 51 For a detailed and informative history of the Parker 51, visit David Nishimura's 51 profile section |
Q&As on our Pen
Repair Service |
 Parker 51 Vacumatic in Nassau Green |
Vacumatic 51 Introduced in 1941, the Vacumatic 51 has a plunger at the end of the barrel which connects to a rubber diaphragm. The barrel acts as the ink reservoir - there is no ink sac |
 Parker 51 Classic Aerometric in black |
Aerometric Mk 1 - When one thinks of the classic Parker 51, one generally has in mind the Mk1 as illustrated immediately left with the short arrow clip and rounded end to the barrel. These were in production in the UK from around 1948 to 1972. |
 Parker 51 Classic in Cocoa with some plexiglass sacs |
The Aerometric
Mk 1 holds ink within a plexiglass sac similar to those illustrated on the
left, some of which also have black screw-threaded foundation units These are robust but are generally replaced as part of our standard 51 service During the service, your 51 will be completely disassembled, cleaned, adjusted and re-assembled before being thoroughly tested |
 A selection of our 51 nib stock |
Some of our 51
nib stock. We have a selection of nib grades including fine, medium, broad and sometimes oblqiues/italics.
51s coming in for service have often been in daily use for 40-50 years and, after such a time, frequently need a new nib We are experts at nib adjustment, smoothing and replacement |
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Parker
51 Mark 2 and Mark 3 In 1969, Parker UK introduced the Mk2 which is most easily distinguished from the Mk1 by having a squared off end to its barrel. In the mid 1970s, the Mk3 was introduced. Both have caps and clips similar to the Parker 61 and illustrate Parker's rationalization of production during the 1970s There are also many other smaller variations and 'transitional' models, so the classification of 51s into Mk 1, 2 and 3 is very much a simplification For information on how to send your pen to us, please see our Pen Repair Questions and Answers |
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