1946 SHEAFFER STRATOWRITER BALLPOINT PEN CONVERTED TO WORK W/MODERN REFILLS

For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Circa 1946 Sheaffer Stratowriter Ballpoint Pen with 3-D printed Converter that used D1 Mini-refills. This ballpoint pen is was Sheaffer's entry into the new ballpoint pen market. This pen has been converted to accept the new converter and has a red D1 Mini Refill. This writing instrument is a Sheaffer Stratowriter Ballpoint Pen with production beginning in 1946 till 1950. These Stratowriters Ballpoint Pens were made of heavy gold-filled material and sold for $15. The cap is stamped, "SHEAFFER MADE IN U.S.A.". The ballpoint cartridge is extended using a press and twist mechanism that requires two hands to operate and functions as it should. This Stratorwriter has the lower barrel end cap that was to keep the original refill from drying out - tough to find these Stratowriters complete with the lower barrel end cap. The cap and barrel have absolutely no damage, dents, wear to the finish. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel