Verification, writing sample, and album: https://imgur.com/a/ikSi4iz.

 

For sale: Waterman 52½ V, lever-filler, with 14k “Warranted” #2 medium nib <M> and black hard chased rubber body. The nib is not flexible.

 

The Waterman 52½ V is the “pocket pen” of its day. But the intended pocket was a vest pocket, with a chain. Or perhaps it could be worn around one’s neck? Seems a bit big and non-decorative for that.

 

This specimen is fairly decent, especially since it is probably close to 100 years old. I have replaced the sac with a new one, and the lever mechanism works well, though not spectacularly. The chasing is easily seen, and the imprints are easily readable. The color is much closer to black than the oxidized brown one often sees with these pens. The cap has a nice monogrammed gold ring. If your initials are M.L.M., then this might be your pen!

The sac and the different nib definitely earn it a D grade, but many of the other aspects are in the C range in my book.

 

The nib (which is not the original) has been tuned to produce a fairly wet, smooth medium line. It is not flexible.

 

Asking for $60.00 $53.00 $48 shipped to CONUS. Don't think I'll be going any lower than this. :D Shipping outside the US is possible, but buyer pays for it. All sub rules apply. Please comment publicly first.