Birth Year Pipes--Middle Age? Or What??

beefeater33 · May 7, 2014

I'm 47 years old. For some damn reason I feel a real strong compulsion to get a pipe that was made in the year I was born. I'm thinking a Dunhill, Poker to be exact. Don't know why, but I feel the strong urge to smoke out of a briar that's as old as me. Anyone else feel this? Am I the only one? I've had this urge with cars before, and briars are a whole lot cheaper!! :wink:

papipeguy · May 7, 2014

Many folks here have birth year pipes and I admit that I feel the same way. I'm looking for a 1952 Dunhill as well. Happy hunting.

tbradsim1 · May 7, 2014

I have a 1943 Dunhill ODA Root Briar my birth year it's a pleasure to have something that doesn't complain about High Blood pressure, Arthritis , Erectile dysfunction, and whatever ails us old Farts have. LOL

numbersix · May 7, 2014

I have a birth year Dunhill. I honestly never had a strong desire for a birth year and yet, at the same time, when mine came up, it was kismet. It just happened to be in my favorite shape, in near mint condition and I was able to get it for a very good price.

beefeater33 · May 7, 2014

Well said Guys!

I guess I'll start hunting for one. Like the Old Cajun said " it's a pleasure to have something that doesn't complain about High Blood pressure, Arthritis , Erectile dysfunction, and whatever ails us old Farts have. LOL"

My feelings exactly!

irish · May 7, 2014

I was like six never thought about it much and then when Samcoffeeman had a 68 Dunhill come up I had to have it for some reason. I got it and am glad I did. Not only does it enhance the experience it is one of my best smokers!

layinpipe · May 7, 2014

Another benefit of being young, our birth pipes tend to be cheaper than you older fellers (in the case of a vintage pipe such as Dunhill, Peterson or Barling), lol.

Strike Anywhere · May 7, 2014

I've got several birth year pipes and I'm about 20 years your junior.

phred · May 7, 2014

Not quite sure why the idea has such appeal, but I've got a couple of eBay searches active - one for birth year Dunhills, one for any other brand, and one for Kirstens, too - not limited to my birth year on that one.
They don't come up often, but I keep my eyes open just in case. And I might actually have the cash to bid on one if it comes up in the next couple of months...

davidintexas · May 7, 2014

Same here. I would like to purchase a 1958 somtime within the next year. I'm in no hurry but do think it would be cool to smoke a Dunhill birthyear with some of my Dunhill tobacco

cigrmaster · May 7, 2014

At one time I had a real hankering to get my birth year(1957) Dunhill. I saw one show up on ebay one day in a shape I like and it was in real good shape. The price was 300.00 which is well within my price threshold, but I passed. I am not a fan of Dunhill pipes and I thought to myself, why go after it just to say I have a birth year Dunny. I would much rather smoke a Rad or a Ruthenberg or plenty of American artisan pipes. I am glad I did not buy that pipe and now I have completely stopped looking for one. One day I may get the urge again but for now, I am done looking.

tslex · May 7, 2014

I continue to hunt for the 1960 Dunhill bulldog that WILL BE MINE.
something about a birth year pipe. . . .

ssjones · May 7, 2014

Like Harris, I've pretty much abandoned the idea. But, it is pretty standard among pipe smokers. Castello also dates their smooth pipes, after a certain year. While I love British made pipes, I'm not that taken with Dunhills. I favor the Bulldog/Rhodesian shape and those are just at too dear price points. Perhaps one day I'll luck into a 1961 in a shape I enjoy at a decent price. I'll probably meet Santa Claus that day as well.

peckinpahhombre · May 7, 2014

A Dunhill birth year pipe or a red convertible and a mistress? Decisions . . . decisions . . .

settersbrace · May 7, 2014

I continue to hunt for the 1960 Dunhill bulldog that WILL BE MINE.
something about a birth year pipe. . . .
Not unless I beat you to it! Pick another shape, will ya!

theboz · May 7, 2014

I happen to have gotten one in my latest antique store purchase, it is marked Christmas 1990 the 1 is faint but its definitely there. My goal is still to get a Savinelli Collection 1990.

cmdrmcbragg · May 7, 2014

@layinpipe, in that regard us younger guys got it good. I've half-heartedly looked for one in my year (1985) but haven't found any. Not a big concern, but it would be cool to have one ... but it'd have to suit my taste in shape and grain.

beefeater33 · May 7, 2014

"A Dunhill birth year pipe or a red convertible and a mistress? Decisions . . . decisions . . "
Yea Peck, I've thought about all 3 at times, but the 1967 Dunhill would be the most economical!! LOL

metalheadycigarguy · May 8, 2014

I don't have a birth year pipe nor have I been looking for one. Never really thought about it. I do have a Wally Frank Oom Paul from the late 70's, so its possible that one might qualify, but I have no way of dating it so I guess I'll never know. Its a shame there isn't more information on Wally Frank pipes.

tuold · May 8, 2014

I have a Chesterfield Selkirk that could be from 1915. Close enough.

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