The 1941 Series Bolt | Limited Edition Bolt-action Ballpoint Pen
Bolt-action click pen made with wood from WWII history.
This limited edition pen is crafted using the original teak decking from the USS North Carolina, one of the most decorated ships in the WWII Pacific Fleet. The 1941 Series is an edition of 1000 pens with a unique serial number engraved on each. One of two different pen designs in this series, the bolt-action is a retractable ballpoint pen. All Allegory pens are handcrafted and guaranteed for life.
- Made with wood from the original teak decking of the USS North Carolina.
- Slim to medium barrel with excellent balance.
- Features our customer-favorite, bolt-action mechanism.
- Compatible with all Parker style refills for many options.
- Handmade in Chicago and guaranteed for life.
The Story
The USS North Carolina was commissioned in 1941, participated in every major engagement in the Pacific theater during World War II, and ultimately became one of the most decorated ships in the Pacific fleet. From Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima, its contribution to history simply can't be measured.
Today it continues to serve as a museum ship, and a few years ago its original teak deck was replaced to support that new role. We purchased several pieces of the original deck from the museum so we could give them a new mission, providing you with daily inspiration as a writing tool.
Our Guarantee
The simplest and most powerful guarantee we could create.
- If we made it, it is guaranteed for life. We will repair or replace anything.
- If you buy it, you'll love it. If you don't, we'll work with you until you do, or you can return it for a full refund.
- No questions asked, no paperwork needed.
- If you lose it, or it gets destroyed outside of reasonable use, we'll sell you a replacement at half price.
- Lots of companies use words like "reasonable use" as a loophole. We don't. Wear and tear is part of reasonable use, and it is covered.
Shoot us a message at service@allegorygoods.com and let us know how we can help.
Shipping
Shipping Information
Our products are handcrafted, mostly to order. We make our smaller pieces in small batches of 10-20 items at a time. Because of the custom, handcrafted nature of our products, it usually takes us 2-3 business days to prepare your order for shipment.
Estimated shipping times begin when your order is shipped and vary by the carrier and service you choose. First-class and ground services usually take up a to a week to deliver to the United States and international first-class services usually take upwards of 3-4 weeks to deliver once we ship your package.
Please note that all carriers are experiencing delivery delays right now. It's important to us that you get your order as quickly as possible, but unfortunately after we drop off your package for shipping the delivery timeline is out of our hands. USPS and FedEx will be your best bet for tracking down information about your package. If you are having trouble getting answers, or if you just want some peace of mind, feel free to shoot us a message with questions or concerns at service@allegorygoods.com.
Customer Reviews
It's a really nice pen. The bolt action works well. It's a little on the heavy side but I like it. And the history of the wood is really cool and catches everyone's attention.
My Grandfather was a Plankowner of this ship, meaning he was part of the commissioning crew. His battle station was inside the hatch of port side gun of the rear turret, where he loaded 50 lb sacks of gunpowder and 2200 lb shells.
To have an amazing pen from the original teak decks where he walked, fought, saw the world at war, and survived... it's hard to put it to words. Thank you.
PS. "The Showboat" was torpedoed Spt 15th, 1942, not seriously damaged it headed back to Pearl Harbor for repairs, at which point he left the ship for a new duty out of San Francisco.... where four months later he met a special woman, that ended up my grandmother. A story to write about indeed.
Attention to detail. Metal and wood fitted perfectly. On top of that the history behind the wood makes this a well rounded package.
Amazing pen. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.
This pen first got my attention because of its bolt action. It is not common, thus original, and extremely solid in its action. I also love wood, which finalized my decision about this purchase. What I received is up to what I expected: a well and solidly-made pen, very original and beautiful. As experienced before with what I acquired from Allegory Goods, this is a product designed with the end user in mind which marries functionality, quality and nice details such as the added pen sleeve and a removable clip with a tablet friendly soft head.
