Could You Date My Montblanc 149?

[VincentChou]

I purchased a MB 149 from bay.

It has 14k 2-tone nib, solid ebonite, black plastic piston filler, "Germany" on clip, and no serial number.

My reviewing some post in this forum, I wonder if this 149 is built from spare parts.

Any comments are welcome and greatly appreciated.

[Charles Rice]

Best go to the MB forum as there are several very good dating threads.

 

Off hand, I'd guess late 70s or early 80s

Edited February 17, 2015 by Charles Rice

[meiers]

Don't worry about whether the pen is built from spare parts. It probably isn't. Even if it were, the soul of the pen is in the nib. All the plastic aka precious resin can be replaced for $80 at Montblanc service.

[meiers]

Best go to the MB forum as there are several very good dating threads.

 

Off hand, I'd guess late 70s or early 80s

If you show us detailed photographic images, forum members will gladly help you date your pen.

[zaddick]

Find the dating a 149 thread here (do a quick search). Sounds like late 1970s to mid 1980s based on your description. If the barrel is one piece it is earlier. If 2 pieces (there is a line after the threads that goes all around the pen), then mid 1980s.

[VincentChou]

Dear all, very thanks for your valuable information.

The barrel is 2-pieces.

After receiving this 149, I will post photos.

Thanks a lot..

[bernardo]

This will help:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/170282-dating-montblanc-149s/

 

[talkinghead]

All signs point to mid 80's....except the feed. Solid ebonite feeds were used for only a short period in the 70's. You sure it a solid ebonite feed versus a split ebonite? Sometimes the slit is hard to see. If truly a solid ebonite feed then probably rebuilt (either at MB service or by nefarious other owners ). And it could go either way.... a later pen body/nib with an early feed, or the original body/nib with a replacement earlier feed that someone had laying around.

 

Rick

[VincentChou]

It occurs to me that there are some photos in my ebay-purchase.

The following ebay link is what I purchased, is it real and please date this 149 for me.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301519003367?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

If ebay link is prohibited in this forum, please let me know and I will delete it soon.

After receiving this FP and check its condition, I will make my mind if I will return it.

Thanks for all your valuable advices.

[talkinghead]

Ahh..the wonders of pictures.

Pen is real

Single piece barrel, it is a SOLID ebonite feed, black plastic piston threads. All early to mid 70's characteristics. Nib is later though so is probable a replacement nib, but it looks in good shape and appears to be an F or possibly even an EF.

If it writes well who cares?

 

Rick

[benbot517]

What does it like? Long walks on the beach? Or is it more of a movie night sort? If I'm going to date it I need to know if we're compatible!

[FredRydr]

Old joke, but talkinghead is always dating them. I'm beginning to wonder....

 

Fred

[Barry Gabay]

Nice pen, VincentChou, May I second Rick Talkinghead's observation? The 14K nib was produced after the solid ebonite feed and the single-piece barrel. All other components appear correct for a short period of time in the 70s. The nib is approximately 10-18 years younger than the rest of the pen's components. Congratulations on your find. Hope you enjoy it. Best wishes, Barry Hope to see folks at the "Balmer" Pen Show next wknd. Will be there Sat & Sun only.

[torstar]

What does it like? Long walks on the beach? Or is it more of a movie night sort? If I'm going to date it I need to know if we're compatible!

 

 

Does it rent or own?

[TLMG]

Any pictures? lol...

[mackdaddy]

The 14c two-tone nib, solid (not split) ebonite feed, solid body, and clip are identical to the 149 I purchased new in 1979.

[niksch]

talkinghead nailed it.