1943-5 Golden Brown Sheaffer Triumph Tuckaway Valiant II - fine+ nib

From the 1941 Sheaffer catalog: "The TUCKAWAY has been developed especially with one thought in mind -- to make a clipless pen that can be carried safely in any position. Diminutive when closed, full-sized when opened..." The Tuckaway is a uniquely Sheaffer pen. It really is the perfect little/big pen with a cap that posts to make it comfortable to use even with large hands. Introduced in 1941 (without a clip) it was produced until 1949-50 in at least 5 different variants or generations across 3 different pen lines (Balance, Triumph & Touchdown). This pen is a 3rd generation Tuckaway from the 2nd generation of the Triumph line. Yes, that can get confusing. The unique characteristic of pens from this generation is the celluloid grip section. The overall condition of the pen is very good. The celluloid is gorgeous with excellent color and clarity. The imprint and the filler knob knurling are deep and crisp. Perhaps the only flaw is a bit of plating loss on the clasp - what Sheaffer c