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So I decided to kill my curiosity and see how my 149 looks on the inside when disassembled. It was actually pretty easy to unscrew the back. I did notice some black wrapping on the base and I guess I am wondering if anyone has ever seen anything like this. Not sure what to make of it. It's like a wrapping or tape. I am not sure if it came from MB like this many years ago or if it was damaged and someone used some type of material to repair it. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Have a nice day.

 

 

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Take a closer look to the wrapped tube, normally you should find a crack, someone tried to repair the tube. If this tube is broken the mechanism will not work proper. This is a common fault for these 50´s mechanism. A tape is sure not the correct way to repair it :-)

 

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Take a closer look to the wrapped tube, normally you should find a crack, someone tried to repair the tube. If this tube is broken the mechanism will not work proper. This is a common fault for these 50´s mechanism. A tape is sure not the correct way to repair it :-)

 

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Thanks for the info. The odd thing is that it does function. I paid an arm and a leg for this a few years ago and so I guess I have to keep it knowing this. Oh well. As long as it works I am all good. Still a stunning pen for sure. Have a good one.

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I would attempt a correct repair, but I am sure parts for this beauty are pretty much obsolete.

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Well there are people who are on this Forum, who can repair your pen, and make it work as good as new.

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Well there are people who are on this Forum, who can repair your pen, and make it work as good as new.

 

Interesting. Well it does function very well and I probably would have never known about this repair if I would not have disassembled. If it should need service who on the forum can help me. I have send items to Dan Smith, but if I am not mistaken his specialty is nibs and not so much repair work. I may shoot him a message to see if he cam point me in the right direction if I do need to fix it. Thank you much for your information. Have a nice day.

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... who on the forum can help me.

 

He already answered you, it is Max from maxpens.de :D

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Yes, Max is the guy who could repair your 149 for you. Send him a PM.

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According to

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/273042-montblanc149-trends-table/

your pen is at least 30 years younger (from 1980s) as it is equiped with "all-brass piston unit".

Or it is a "Frankenpen" assembled from parts of several pens of different ages.

Nope, not even close.

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Sorry, you are right.

It is telescopic metal unit from 1950s.

No worries. It takes a little time and practice to get the detials. Even if you could not see the actual piston assembly, the metal between the piston cone and metal ring is actually smooth in the celluloid models. So if you see metal but not threads it is a potential clue to the age of the pen.

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