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Conklin Cresent 40 Barrel


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I purchased a nice Conklin Cresent 40 with a flexible nib at the Chicago pen show. Unfortunately when I arrived home I noticed a hairline crack in the barrel. To say that I am a little disappointed in the purchase is an understatement, but lesson learned. My question is, can this be repaired? And would it be possible to purchase another barrel somewhere? Such a shame, because it truly is a wonderful nib!

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Five Star Pens and Pentooling have Conklin parts. Inhave bought many from both. I do not know if if they currently have any 40 barrels. Sadly, finding barrels and caps that fit is not easy.

 

If the crack is in the threaded area, it can be repaired by having that end of the barrel cut off and a replacement end threaded in. I have had this repair done on a couple of pens.

 

I may have a spare 40 barrel but it may be difficult to verify that your cap would fit it without physically trying it on.

 

Those vintage Conklin nibs are wonderful, aren't they?

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Yes, they have become my new obsession. I recently purchased a 20, 40, and 50 for my collection! Unfortunately the 40 has a slight crack coming off from the crescent bar. It doesn't go all the way around the pen, but i am afraid that the crack will become worse over time. I have emailed fivestarpens, I will have to check pentooling. Thanks!

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You too have been bit!

 

It might be possible to sleeve your barrel.

 

Also check ebay. Caps seem to be the part gets lost or broken more than any other, with the possible exception of the nib. Parts pens for these old Conklin's are not so rare nor expensive. But be prepared for the barrel you get not to fit your cap. I have many pens needing only a cap and a pile of caps that will not fit them. But I have also found many caps that have fit barrels in need of a cap.

 

Good luck!

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