Mistral Disassembly

[jcm71]

A Mistral ballpoint I recently completed developed a crack in the upper barrel, and I need to disassemble the pen. I am physically unable to pull the two sections apart, as the twist mechanism appears to be firmly inserted in the cap finial assembly. I can unscrew the two sections, however, the twist mechanism then remains in the upper barrel. Anyone have any tips on how to proceed without damaging the twist mechanism.

 

[PatrickR]

These are very difficult if not impossible to disassemble without ruining at least part of it. I have done it once and don't remember the process. I think I had to replace the finial.
send a message to Beaufort and see if there is a way to do it without harm.

 

[jcm71]

These are very difficult if not impossible to disassemble without ruining at least part of it. I have done it once and don't remember the process. I think I had to replace the finial.
send a message to Beaufort and see if there is a way to do it without harm.

Thank you Patrick. Will do.