Strange MB

[rustynib]

Hi all

 

I have found a strange MB pen:

 

- it is black;

 

- its plastic, or looks the part;

 

- the body has an inscription "Mont (engraving of a mount) Blanc";

 

- is a button filler;

 

- the cap has one ring;

 

- the clip is similar to the first 234 1/2;

 

- the metal ware is white/plated, not golden.

 

Can anyone give a hint of what it is ?

 

rusty

 

 

[rustynib]

Hi all

 

got a photo.

 

sorry but quality is poor as I am a total nerd with the camera (batteries are low too!!

 

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rustynib/P9050406.jpg

 

rusty

Edited September 10, 2007 by rustynib

[penaddict]

With the exception of 2 cap rings vs. one on your pen, it looks similar to this one currently on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Black-Montblan...1QQcmdZViewItem

[rustynib]

Hi penaddict

 

good try, but:

 

in my pen there is no star on top of the cap, the clip is different, the cap has no inscription, the inscription is in the barrel (no simplo mention, only montblanc).

 

rusty

Edited September 10, 2007 by rustynib

[Jeff L]

The Olympus FE110 has a regular focal length of 38 - 106 cm.

 

When set to Macro, the focal length is 20 - 50 cm or 7.9 - 19.7 inches.

 

So hold the camera farther back when taking your shot. Also, what are the imprints on the blind cap and nib?

Edited September 11, 2007 by Jeff L

[rustynib]

hi jeff

 

thanks for the tip for the photos

 

The blind cap has no inscription.

 

Unfortunatly the nib is not original MB, but some cheap spare. As a matter of fact I think the feed is not correct too: I gather somebody changed nib and feed somewhere along the way.

 

I wonder what model pen is this.

 

rusty

Edited September 11, 2007 by rustynib

[kenny]

Could it be a Frankenpen? Or a counterfeit?

 

[rustynib]

Hi again

 

I did some more photos, not so good neither but... :embarrassed_smile:

 

Can anyone help identify this pen ?

 

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rustynib/P9150413.jpg

 

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rustynib/P9150411.jpg

 

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/rustynib/P9150409.jpg

 

The nib and feed are, of course, not the correct ones for a MB pen.

 

Thanks,

 

rusty

[mr T.]

Can anyone give a hint of what it is ?

 

If this is not a counterfeit, it could be a 128 that is repaired in an incorrect way. The barrel and cap design are from the '30's. It's not uncommon that these pen's are not fitted with the original nibs and/or clips. The original nibs and clips (made from gold) were during World War II used for paying for the necessities of life.