Classique 144 fountain and ballpoint set

[MartinTenbones]

Hello I have a late 80's 144 set and I am looking at two issues

 

The fountain pen has a broken part where it should pierce the cartridge and will need a part if they are available

 

The ballpoint had a barrel crack where it screws in but it seems stable and the mechanism will easily twist however when the ballpoint comes out its a mm or so shy of being extended properly.

 

I've attached a photo of the ballpoint 

 

Any advice on repairing these at home?

 

Thanks 

[JCC123]

Nope. Better to take them to Montblanc boutique and have them send it for repair. You'll probably only have to pay < $100 each to have them replace the parts with new parts. You'll be getting back essentially new pens. Well worth the cost.

[Penguincollector]

I would not send the fountain pen if you like it,  but I would the ballpoint. Check Pentooling or 5 Star Pens  (in the US, I don’t know who is the good parts person overseas) for a new 144 fountain pen section. I remember reading that MB no longer has parts for the 144, and sent a forum member a modern equivalent pen. If you like the nib, look for the part, but if the modern version appeals to you, send it in. 

[CS388]

On 3/19/2025 at 11:50 PM, MartinTenbones said:

Any advice on repairing these at home?

 

Thanks 

 

 

They are pretty straightforward repairs, if you can get the parts. 

Basically replacing broken components - again, if you can find the replacement parts.

 

Have you tried a different refill in the ballpoint?

 

The Repairs Q&A forum is good with this sort of stuff. 

 

I also agree with above members suggestions; send to Montblanc for service, it's a fool-proof fix (at a cost, naturally).

But home-repair is also a valid route, in many cases.

 

Good luck.