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[tmenyc]

I am in the midst of restoring a little (11.2 cm capped) Moore from what must be the 1930's.  With thanks to RossPens, the nib is similar to the Moore Maniflex model on the Ross site, but is not a Maniflex.  The clip matches the 3d clip in Ross's Moore Clips page. There is no maker or model imprint on the barrel.  I'd appreciate any info available about 1930's Moore models, model numbers, descriptions.  I've searched every source I know.  

Forgive the inadequate pictures...not home, cell phone.  The pics are bigger here. 

 

 

thanks!

Tim

 

 

[Jim B]

I suspect this is a lower tier model inspired by the 92-96 series but with cheap furniture and steel nib sold at a low price point.

 

I would guess it to be 1940's not 30's.

[rpk1204]

I just restored one exactly like this down to the nib.  Even though it's not 14K it is a really smooth writer. 

 

Randy

[tmenyc]

Thanks! I guessed earlier because of the resemblance to the Maniflex model.  And it is a smoother writer, for sure.

Tim

[Jim B]

Nothing wrong with steel for a nib. I used to joke with Richard as I Binderized new inexpensive Pelikans with steel nibs. Often they were much better, smoother than the more expensive gold models!!