Between 1983 and 1984 Montblanc introduced the line of Solitaire fountain pens using the 146 Meisterstuck model  as a basis, which was enriched with overlays in precious metals: silver, vermeil, gold filled and solid gold were used.

The first design to be marketed was the barleycorn, which was offered in silver, vermeil and gold filled. Pinstripe followed immediately after that and other more elaborate designs were  introduced in the following years.

This Montblanc Solitaire Barleycorn has a gold filled casing and it is in perfect condition.

Nib grade is F.