Authentic MB 163 (144 size) Rollerball?

[theodore94]

I bought this at a flea market, and I want to see if it's real. It looks a lot like my West Germany MB 144 FP, though there are a few differences. There is a dot rather than a dash between the c in "Montblanc" and the M in "Meisterstuck". Also, it's just a few mm bigger. As you can see, it's very lightly engraved. Any idea if it's real? It does appear to have a serial number that's not all over the internet (IK1836617), and I can see a little bit of red when I put it up to the light (just a tiny bit but maybe more than my MB 144 FP).

 

Thanks so much! If there are any additional pictures you need, please let me know!

 

[Posted the pictures as a FPN gallery instead of direct to forum because I'm out of space.]

 

[omarcenaro]

Looks like you have an authentic Montblanc 163 Meisterstuck Rollerball. The ballpoint version is the 164 and fountain pen is the 144. Parts are interchangeable among all three for the most part.

[theodore94]

Oh yes, I always forget that the BP and RB technically have different numbers. Changed the title of the post accordingly.

 

Is the dot between the "C" and the "M" typical for 163s?

 

 

If it's authentic, then wow! Not bad for $15!

[meiers]

Here is mine. I am thinking yours is authentic. 

[omarcenaro]

You got it for $15, great deal. Be without fear it’s authentic. Polish it a little and will it shine up nicely.

 

The dot is normal. Not sure when MB went from 1 dot to 2 hyphens. Here is a pic of my black rollerball that has the dot. My burgundy one has 2 hyphens.  

 

Enjoy your great find.

[theodore94]

Thanks so much! That's great news!

 

I've never heard of polishing your MBs. How would you recommend polishing them?

[omarcenaro]

 

 

This is great video if you really want deep polish your pen.