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MB 149 Clip from 1970/80s?

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I found this MB 149. It looks real to me, but the clip looks a bit off... I believe it may be an old style (I have a somewhat similar clip on one of my 146s). However, I can't find much information on how the clip has changed over time.

 

Does anyone know what years MB used this kind of clip? It's bent, right (i.e., that's not how it's supposed to be, is it)? From the barrel construction and nib (looks like 14C bicolor?), I think 1970s/1980s. Is that right? Or am I completely wrong and this is just a fake?

 

 

This chart is how I typically date 146/149s: https://www.penrealm.com/knowledge-base/montblanc-149/

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All looks good to me - great nib, congratulations.  I think the clip looks out of shape but in my limited experience that's not that unusual. 

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Thanks @AcLondon

 

So I'm actually pretty confused on this pen. It seems to have a 2-tone 14c nib and a 2 section barrel, which would mean from the chart that it's 1988-1989. But then all the clips I've found from pens of that era (before and after) are flat with a "pillow" at the end... not like this. I suppose it's possible it's an old clip put on a newer pen? If so, then I guess that's alright (looks like it'll need a new clip anyways).

 

 

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The clip is 1970s to early 1980s correct. If is definitely bent.  The barrel is a one piece, not a two piece. 

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2 hours ago, zaddick said:

The clip is 1970s to early 1980s correct. If is definitely bent.  The barrel is a one piece, not a two piece. 

Oh, really? I guess I don't have enough experience with the two piece barrels. Then I suppose the timeline checks out. Thanks so much!

 

I'll have to look out for an old 146 clip!

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3 hours ago, theodore94 said:

Oh, really? I guess I don't have enough experience with the two piece barrels. Then I suppose the timeline checks out. Thanks so much!

 

I'll have to look out for an old 146 clip!

The easiest giveaway is the two piece has thicker, matte collar ring. 

 

I think there are a bunch of clips recently posted at penboard.de.

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