Pelikan 300 (1953-1957)

In July, 1953, model 300 was introduced. The model was produced exclusively for the export market⁽¹⁾ and only found in brochures published in Switzerland and Scandinavian countries (Pelikan Schreibgeräte). The price range was positioned between model 140 and 400 (Pelikan Schreibgeräte).

Model 300 was a mixture of model 140 and model 400 in design (Pelikan-collectibles). In fact, the cap top, the clip, and the turning knob were identical to those of model 140, while the cap tube and the barrel were identical to those of model 400⁽²⁾. With the cap closed, model 300 was approximately 5.5 mm longer than model 400. Theoretically, model 300 can be rebuild using parts from models 140 and 400. But, the original model 300 had the model number (300) engraved on the cap ring and on the barrel end, so, the original model 300 can be distinguished from the rebuilt "300". It was likely that collars, clips, nib imprints, feeds, engravings, etc. had changed slightly depending on the time of production, as seen on models 400 and 140.

The model was discontinued in November 1957.

Note;⁽¹⁾The models had "EXPORT" engraving on the barrel end.
⁽²⁾The clip of my 300 has "140" engraving on its backside. The parts of model 300 were diverted from model 140 (and 400)?