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   jonesing
   

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   Any thoughts, experience, info etc. on LaRocca Featherweights?

   Have my eye on this one

   

   I won't see any communication directed to me here. I'm no longer active at this forum.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   pbgoldwing55
   

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   nice looking pipe but cant help ya any here never ran across one not even online searches.

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   Nice looking pipe... What's the Dealer Price?

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   dudleydipstick
   

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   Nice looking pipe... What's the Dealer Price?

   $36

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   dudleydipstick
   

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   From Pipedia:

   "Since the late 1800’s, this third generation pipe making family has been carving excellent quality pipes for very reasonable prices. Considered one of Italy's best selling lines, La Rocca has many styles, shapes, and finishes from which to choose. Today the company is headed by Fabio La Rocca. "

   Sounds promising. Haven't found any information on whether it's chambered for filters. If you don't mind one that is, the Savinelli Duca Carlo is a good choice for $41. I've become attached to mine.

   Looks like PAD might be striking. If so, you may want to try a pipe that's not made for filters if all you've been using is a cob, Grabow, or something similar. It isn't a must, but worth considering.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Nice price tag too!

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   That's a cool shape with (what appears to be) interesting grain pattern. I bet that one is a beauty all shined up.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Bob
   

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   I own one LaRocca, but it is not a Featherweight. It is a Speciale, but it is a pretty light pipe though.
   It is a pretty good pipe, but I am not sure if it is Briar. I think it might be cherry wood.

   Here is a photo of it:
   

   "When the Government Fears the People, There is Liberty;
   When the People Fear the Government, There is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

   Posted 2 years ago #

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