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Hello everyone,

 

This is my first post here. I'm a FP enthusiast :-) and I found an older version this pen while clearing out my attic. Mine doesn't have the silver bands on the section near the nib and at the top of the barrel.

http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/e2/9d/af_1_sbl.JPG

 

My question is: how much is it worth if it has broken parts? Let me explain...

 

The pen uses international cartridges and had been sitting in a shipping container, for an overseas move, for a long time. When I unpacked, the cap was welded shut, and I tried to unscrew it open, but couldn't by hand. So I took a pair of pliers to it (I know what you're thinking! But I was young...)

Long story short, the cap is broken and no longer has the silver overlay. And some fins on the feed are broken, but luckily the nib is intact. The barrel is fine.

 

Thanks for your help!

Cheers,

Philippe

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That picture is from the LeMan 200 Night/Day collection (I think the silver is the "night"). Gorgeous pen. From what you describe, the only part left intact is the barrel. It could be worth something to people who do "frankenpens" (piece pens together with various parts from other victims), but I have no idea what the value would be.

 

Ah, youth!

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That picture is from the LeMan 200 Night/Day collection (I think the silver is the "night"). Gorgeous pen. From what you describe, the only part left intact is the barrel. It could be worth something to people who do "frankenpens" (piece pens together with various parts from other victims), but I have no idea what the value would be.

 

Ah, youth!

 

fstrong mentions fins on the feed. The Man 200 does not have them but the 100 does.

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Thanks for your reponses!

I'd love to salvage the nib at least, if I can use it in a workable barrel. Do you have any pointers on how I can do that?

I'll search the forums for frankenpens also.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thanks for your reponses!

I'd love to salvage the nib at least, if I can use it in a workable barrel. Do you have any pointers on how I can do that?

I'll search the forums for frankenpens also.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I am not sure of the price point, but I would call Waterman Service Center, and ask about the cost of a new nib (they would probably have you send in the pen). Their phone is 1-800-FINEPEN.

 

There are also pen repair experts who frequent pentrace.net; they can advise about repair and about frankenpens. Can you post a pic of your actual pen?

 

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Thanks for your reponses!

I'd love to salvage the nib at least, if I can use it in a workable barrel. Do you have any pointers on how I can do that?

I'll search the forums for frankenpens also.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I am not sure of the price point, but I would call Waterman Service Center, and ask about the cost of a new nib (they would probably have you send in the pen). Their phone is 1-800-FINEPEN.

 

There are also pen repair experts who frequent pentrace.net; they can advise about repair and about frankenpens. Can you post a pic of your actual pen?

 

diane

 

1-800-Fine Pen is Sheaffer IIRC, Parker Waterman was 1-800-Best Pen.

 

 

 

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