According to “Collectible Stars” volume II, the 12 was made from 1960 to 1970 and the 38 from 1961 to 1970; the forum gives 1959 to 1968. The Meisterstück 12 is the smaller Meisterstück fountain pen with piston filler and so-called butterfly nib; the No. 38 a ballpoint (not a rollerball) of the third line below the Meisterstück range. In black standard colour both models are relatively frequently preserved and accordingly not particularly valuable; sought after are above all the deviating colour versions.
What is known about the Montblanc models Meisterstück 12 and No. 38 from the 1960s?
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Original discussion in the forum 3 posts · 2 participants · March 2005
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- zeta
I have inherited a fountain pen Montblanc Meisterstück (Masterpiece) 12 and a roller ball pen Montblanc No 38. Probably they were bought as new items in the 1960s. Can anybody tell me something about these pens?
Thanks
zeta - penparadise
Hi Zeta,
these pens were manufactured between 1959 and 1968. The No.12 is the samaller Meisterstück fountain pen with piston filling mechanism and the so called "butterfly" nib. The No.38 is a ballpoint pen (not rollerball) from the 3rd line (not Meisterstück) from the same periode.
Both are still quite common and not very valuable - except they have another colour than black.
Best regards,
Axel - zeta
Dear Axel,
Thanks for your reply. The caps are black. If anybody is interested in these pens, please contact me.
zeta
Hallo Axel,
vielen Dank für die Antwort. Die Kappen sind schwarz. Falls jemand Interesse an diesen Schreibgeräten hat, bitte melden.
zeta