Ink windows on a Montblanc 146

[bobioden]

I just bought a MB 146 with a 2 tone 14k Fine nib. I am trying to figure out what years it was sold. It has a bluish gray ink window. What year did they switch to the current white striped window? When did they start with the 2 tone nibs?

 

I am assuming my pen was from somewhere early 90's. Does that sound right?

 

Any info will be appreciated.

 

Bob

Edited July 16, 2007 by bobioden

[georges zaslavsky]

Hi BOBIODEN

 

The white striped windows appeared in the late 70's on the 146, the two tone nibs were started to be produced in 1993-1994.Otherwise from the late 80's to the early 90's, the MB were marked W-GERMANY on the ring clip and had a monotone yellow gold 18k nib.

 

hope this helps.

 

regards

 

georges

[bobioden]

Mine has a Seriel number and W. Germany on the clip ring. How does that help to date the pen?

 

Thanks for the info Georges.

 

Bob

[georges zaslavsky]

I would say it is either a 1990 or 1991 pen which were the first to bear a serial number.