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[John Jenkins]

I've come across a couple smallish Dreadnaughts. The only repair reference I've found is in Frank D's repair manual. In it, he indicates there is a removable pin in the red handle which when removed allow the guts to slide out the section end. This then gives access to the cork seal for replacement.

I've been over the red handles, and there isn't a pin to be found.

This leaves glue or a threaded end. I tried a little heat, but all it did was show me that the tube that mates with the red handle is very delicate. No permanent damage was done, but I'm just about to conclude that these two gems just need to look pretty and not function.

Any thoughts?

John Jenkins

[Vintagepens]

Whoops -- Frank got that one wrong.  Dunn pump handles unscrew, regular right-hand thread.  The translucent red handles are casein, so handle with care (and keep out of water).  The plunger shafts are hard rubber.

[chilton clown]

I have owned a dunn or two that had the red handle pinned, but for the most part they seem to be threaded, I guess that is, when they are still there!