1940s-50s Peterson KIllarney Refurb Done & Smoked

[numbersix]

Got this 1940s-50s Peterson Killarney "Natural" on ebay for $29. Finally finished the clean up. Had some close calls with this pipe, almost sanded a bit too much at the edge of the shank, but was able to pull myself from the point of no return! Very happy with this purchase. Gave a nice sweet smoke. The pipe needed very little cleaning all in all.
BEFORE:
This is the seller's photo. A little blurry, but pretty accurate:

AFTER:
The grain on this pipe is plenty gorgeous. Buffed it by hand using some carnauba. Just shy of 6" and weighs a mere 1.2 oz.

 

[ghost]

Great job Six! Very sharp looking pipe.

 

[numbersix]

Thanks Matt - much appreciated. For a little while I was afraid I screwed up, but fortunately no harm done. I tend to rush sometimes - my achilles heel!

 

[pchitti]

Im the same, it needs to come off now! Great looking pipe sir!

 

[rmason]

Nice refurbishing Six, hope she smokes good for you.

~Ron

 

[bryanf]

Nice craftmanship. Nice pipe.

 

[blackbeard82]

Very good job my man! :D

 

[bentmike]

Nice work six! That Pete dovetails right into your collection. Congrats.

 

[petes03]

Beautiful pipe, Six!

 

[sallow]

Look at the flame grain. Nice job and nice pipe.

 

[jah76]

Great looking pipe Six.

 

[durham270]

Very nice pipe Six. You did a great job in bringing the grain out.

 

[numbersix]

Thanks a lot guys - much appreciated.

That Pete dovetails right into your collection

lol - it does I have to admit!

 

[mrenglish]

Holy crap, six, that is a nice score and great refurb.
Mike

 

[plateauguy]

You are on a roll! Another great score.

 

[cigrmaster]

six, that came out freaking great, looks like a brand new pipe. Glad to hear you enjoy how it smokes. You should keep your eyes open for some old Peretti Straight Grains, they can be had for a good price and they are great smokers.

 

[pruss]

Well done Six. Loving how that clean-up turned out. Nice going!
-- Pat

 

[numbersix]

Thanks a lot guys! Love this pipe.

You should keep your eyes open for some old Peretti Straight Grains

Thanks Harris - I will.

 

[dread]

Nice job and nice pipe!

 

[nsfisher]

Great job mate.