Questions About Repaired Shank

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shanez

Lifer
Jul 10, 2018
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I'm looking at a Dunhill from my birthyear (1974) online and it has a crack in the shank that has been repaired.
The crack is not noticeable in the online pictures and I'm thinking if I can get it for a reasonable price I'll go ahead.
I'm assuming since it has been repaired it would never do something like draw air through where the crack was but will the repair make stem removal during cleaning an issue or in any way shorten it's life/durability?

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
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I can't see it either. I would ask the seller for a clearer pic of the crack before buying it. 1974 here too.
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shanez

Lifer
Jul 10, 2018
5,200
24,140
49
Las Vegas
Yup. That's the one I'm looking at. If it were only the shape or only from my birthyear I'd pass but since it's both...
Thanks for the suggestion. I've requested a picture.

 
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