I never owned a spigot/army mount (difference?), but reading this thread they have become more attractive.
Army Mount
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You can't have a more succinct and accurate reply than the above!
I know this is an old thread but I have two, and a system, all Peterson and after a couple of years with a pipe these have now become my go to pipes.....they are so easy to pull apart and blow out the moisture in seconds that I find them so much more relaxing than the others
I love my Stanwell Army Mounts, unfortunately they are not true Army mounts. As mentioned earlier in the thread, research before purchasing as many pipes are Army mount in appearance only. Tobacco Pipes shows their pipes broken down so you can see the tenon. Not a ton of options for true Army mounts.
Pretty much every British factory turned out military mounts. What distinguishes them from regular pipes is that there’s no conventional tenon/mortise joint.
Rather, the stem tapers into the mortise, making disassembling fast and easy under fire.
The joint is further strengthened by being capped with either a sterling or plastic cap, called an “olive” due to its shape.
I had no idea that the cap has a name. Good to know.
You know, Mr. Dunhill did target British officers during the war….
When I smoke army mount or spigot or system pipes, I'm pretty damn sure the stummel will drop me of these days. I'm surprised they haven't yet.
I love my three Peterson System pipes with the army mounts. So easy to pop off the stem and run a pipe cleaner down if I get a little clog, as sometimes happens near the end of a bowl. I keep Q-tips handle for swabbing out the system well.
Yep, I add a rubber bit and they clench quite nicely. I love the P-Lip.
My Savinelli Dry System 2614KS and my Peterson Aran Irish Army 68 are almost 40 years old and still look fairly new. I would recommend the rusticated finish for ultimate durability in outdoor environments though. Can't beat them for a working pipe.
I have army mounts by Comoy, Dunhill, Peterson, Castello, and several others I can’t remember. It is not that uncommon.
Army mounts are cool, the metal work and all. I can't imagine many pipe smokers dismantle them under fire, but it is a romantic notion, as long as no one is shooting at you.
Otherwise, for portability, a lot of shorter pipes fill the bill, and some of them have substantial chambers despite their size. Pocket pipes aren't always pocket-sized in their chambers.
Some complain with shorter pipes about getting smoke up their noses, but I think a person really has to be puffing wildly to have that be a problem.
MM cobs makes some fine short pipes with big bowls, but there are many briar pipes that also fill that bill, both moderate priced and up-market models. I have a lovely Caminetto Hawkbill briar that is short but has an ample chamber.
Otherwise, for portability, a lot of shorter pipes fill the bill, and some of them have substantial chambers despite their size. Pocket pipes aren't always pocket-sized in their chambers.
Some complain with shorter pipes about getting smoke up their noses, but I think a person really has to be puffing wildly to have that be a problem.
MM cobs makes some fine short pipes with big bowls, but there are many briar pipes that also fill that bill, both moderate priced and up-market models. I have a lovely Caminetto Hawkbill briar that is short but has an ample chamber.
I agree. The real rule in my opinion and experience is that you should never fight the stem to get it out or in. If it's sticking more when hot that's when they break.
Many of the pipe rules are over stated. I think because they know what kind of people we are and that we'll fudge the rules a little bit.
My one army mount though does really demonstrate to me that it prevents any extra tension when the pipe is hot. I.e. the stem always comes out just as easy no matter how I smoke it or what the weather is like.