Really wasn't sure whether to put this here, under Pencils, or Pelikan, but decided Folks Who Might Know will probably drop in here. So, if you'll forgive me, and also the awful quality of the pictures:
I got a little carried away, forgot what a pain mechanical pencils can be, and bought what I believe is an Auch Pelikan 200. I'd hoped it would need a simple lead clearance and be working again, but I think I have trouble:
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Most specifically, my not-always-good-at-visualising-how-something-works brain, is fairly sure that the brass lead collet should be permanently attached to that mangled (aluminium?) tube and this is the reason why the lead is not even being held, never mind advanced.
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The other end of this tube is a bit wobbly, but firmly attached, so hope it's meant to be like that. I don't think anything else is amiss, but if I'm missing some other fault or faults, I'd better know.
Anyway, I'mdesperatelooking for any suggestions.
1. I assume spare parts for these are as rare as rocking horse manure, and anyone who had them would be keeping them to him or herself anyway.
2. Is this repairable? I'm wondering either Wizard Pencil Repairer, or is there something I could achieve with a fresh length of tubing? Wood is more my material of choice, but I'm not afraid to give something a try.
3. All hope is gone, this is an Ex Pencil, but it has some use as spares.
4. All hope is gone, it has no value at all (it's not in fabulous shape, I know) but is there an outside chance of a conversion to another mechanism, pencil or pen?
5. All hope is gone, but it can lie around looking pretty. After all, who doesn't like to gaze upon vintage swirly green Pelikan celluloid?
Thank you if you've read this far, undying gratitude if you can help.
Al
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