Peterson 301 Pipe, is the draught hole off!?

[the sheltered piper]

Just bought a Peterson 301 pipe and the draught hole seem to enter the tobacco chamber a bit up instead of at the bottom.
As read from an old pipemaker ' It's physically impossible to smoke below the draught hole of a pipe ' hence my pondering.

To clarify what I mean, the tobacco chamber is drilled in the shape of an acorn.
In my Vauen - Olaf pipe the draught hole enters the chamber more or less in the 'tip' of the acorn.
However in the Peterson pipe it enters approx 3-4mm from the bottom and slightly of center!?
Is this the way it should be on their pipes of that model or is something off with the one I got?

Anyone here who has got a Peterson 301 that could verify?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Some drill the draft hole just above the bottom to create a moisture trap in the bottom of the chamber.

Welcome to the forum, BTW.

 

[mso489]

The Germans have precision at the heart of their culture so might tend to put the airway just at the bottom of the bowl. The Irish may be a little more inspirational, but the draught hole you describe sounds completely functional. All of my Petersons have given good service, some over years. Welcome aboard from central N.C.

 

[Jef]

I think you are fine. Smoking the very bottom of the bowl tastes too strong and the flavor of the tobacco is gone by then anyway.
Jef

 

[the sheltered piper]

Appreciate the replies from you all.
Guess it's time for me to start breaking in that Peterson with some 'Connoisseurs Choice' then.

 

[MattRVA]

I have a Kaywoodie that is drilled high and off center and it is one of my favorite smokers. Go figure.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I think you will be fine. Nice pipe!

If the tobacco in the heel of the pipe isn't soggy, you can indeed smoke 'below the draught hole', within reason.