Pelikan 400 fountain pens

On the 25th of May, 1950, the model 400 was presented. The first fountain pen in this series had a friction fit nib (until August 1950), followed by screw in nibs as used in the previous models Pelikan 100 and 100N.

From 15th of June, 1951 colored cap crowns were available, so it was easy to know what color of ink was used  (even unusual colors such as purple and white were known).

From 27th of November, 1953, transparent plastic seal instead of black seals were used.

Before 1954 the cap band was without engraving, from 1954 onwards it was engraved with Pelikan 400.

As of December 1954, the nib design with the Pelikan logo was introduced. Previously, the imprint was Pelikan 585.

In 1956, the Pelikan 400 was discontinued and the 400N model was introduced. N is for New.

Weight	Total Length	Barrel Length	Cap Length	Diameter	Ink Capacity
0.54 oz	4.96 in	4.02 in	2.24 in	0.47 in	2.0 ml
15.3 g	126 mm	102 mm	57 mm	12 mm

Identical to the Pelikan 400, only with rolled gold cap and filling knob.

Weight	Total Length	Barrel Length	Cap Length	Diameter	Ink Capacity
0.60 oz	4.96 in	4.02 in	2.17 in	0.47 in	2.0 ml
17.1 g	126 mm	102 mm	55 mm	12 mm

Enire pen is made from rolled gold double.

Cap and filling knob made of 14 ct gold.

From 20th of June, 1952 Pelikan made the cap imprint: Günther Wagner Germany 14c-585 Pelikan

From 23rd of September, 1952 the cap crown is made of gold, this distinguishes the model 500 from the model 600.

Weight	Total Length	Barrel Length	Cap Length	Diameter	Ink Capacity
	4.96 in	4.02 in	2.17 in	0.47 in	2.0 ml
	126 mm	102 mm	55 mm	12 mm

14 ct gold. Hallmark (14C - 585) on the cap, barrel, clip and clip nut.