Just wanted to check before I started messing with it: is the section a friction fit or threaded (I'm guessing friction fit, but want to be sure)? Also, any particulars to restoring this one?

Picture is attached. Additional info:
130mm long capped
section has clear ink view window
lever filler
nib reads "Conklin, Cushon, Point"
barrel imprint (very faint) reads "The Conklin Pen Co., Chicago, IL USA, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off"

TIA, southpaw

EDITED to add photo

I don't see the photo, southpaw

As far as friction fit vs. threaded sections...
I feel like waiting for a repair person to answer first but just in terms of my own approach....Even though almost all of my lever-filler pens (my Wahl All-Metal pens are a notable exception in my collection) have friction-fitted sections, if I wanted to be super-extra cautious, I would gently twist the barrel rather than gently rocking it. Most threaded sections twist off counter-clockwise (IIRC), but some are reverse threaded. Just some thoughts....

Chicago Conklins have friction-fitted sections, but the joint is usually sealed with shellac, meaning that a little gentle heat is needed.

Thanks for the info.

Edited to add the photo that I forgot to attach the first time. :doh:

And in case you didn't know, this is a Conklin Glider, 1938-1949. There is a great article on the website of Guess Who?

No, not him, the other one. . .

Conklin Glider c1938-c1949 at PenHero.com

Even has the same nib as yours. I had one of those in Green once, but sold it to the author.

John

I didn't know, so a big THANK YOU! Thanks also for the reference to Jim's article. I'm sure it's great, and I'll be reading it shortly (have read many of his before). This is my first Conklin, modern or vintage, so I'm quite curious.