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  1. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    It's 100 to 135 euros depending on the stem length and you'll have to pay shipping both ways which I believe is roughly $25 reading it on ebay per Italian sellers on there...
  2. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    So, just a little update. I spoke with a Italian pipe shop gentleman, Luca to be exact, and the cost to do so with him taking it to Castello himself would cost a lot more with shipping, both ways would be quite a bit more than what I paid for the pipe. When it arrives to me I might just smoke...
  3. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    This is the info I had come across... In Castello pipes, the "K" stamp refers to the quality of the briar wood's grain for smooth pipes, and to the size of the pipe for carved (rough-finish) pipes. The number of "K"s, often stamped in a line or a small circle, increases with the quality or size...
  4. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    The size of the pipe.
  5. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    Do they do their vintage diamond type as an option?
  6. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    Lol, that's not a word I'd use to describe Castello...
  7. NVFireFighter

    Castello Sea Rock

    Hey guys and gals, I recently purchased this pipe and it has a replacement stem. I'm wondering if I can get the little diamond replaced from someone? Thanks all!
  8. NVFireFighter

    Kilroy was here...

    He does mostly plugs and ropes too...
  9. NVFireFighter

    Kilroy was here...

    That's a English plug from Skinners...he's a FB gentleman I know. He's ramping up his production soon, but it's very small batch right now.
  10. NVFireFighter

    Kilroy was here...

    I'm old enough to remember this slogan, but happened to come upon a Prince of a pipe! Having a little trouble on getting info for it. If any of you can help a feller out...thanks!
  11. NVFireFighter

    My Newest Smoking Instrument

    Thanks! Info is scarce on these...
  12. NVFireFighter

    My Newest Smoking Instrument

    I'm not sure if it's a difference, but it's not a W.O. Info on this shape is scarce, but I did find this specific model in their 1963 catalog with a picture.
  13. NVFireFighter

    My Newest Smoking Instrument

    Larsen...
  14. NVFireFighter

    My Newest Smoking Instrument

    I've been wanting one forever and one popped up, yahoo!
  15. NVFireFighter

    ODF