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Mar 30, 2014
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I received a surprise in the mailbox earlier this week. I always keep track of packages in route and wasn't expecting anything. Checked the return address and knew exactly who it was. It's ironic that a man named Scrooge is the most generous person you could ever meet. I opened the box and there sat 7 classic Grabow's. Here are three of the seven. I'll post the rest after I shine them up.
First up: Westbrook TR. These triangle shanks were handmade by one man at the Grabow factory in the 1960's.
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Viking
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The Continental series consisted of 12 shapes and were mail order only. I believe they were only made in the 1950's-1960's.
Westbrook Continental 40
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Thanks again Scrooge! :puffy:

 

rigmedic1

Lifer
May 29, 2011
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They are nice pipes. I started out smoking Grabows in the 70's, and had a Viking way back then. Liked it better than the Falcon I have now. Only one of my Grabows, a Viscount Author, remains in my collection, but it is still an excellent pipe. Hope you enjoy them.

 

mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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Fine pipes. Dr. Grabow is a national treasure. Here's to scrooge and the grand men and women of Sparta, N.C.

 
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