Big Ben 419 Tropical

[Hunter1]

I was in Main street cigar store today, While looking for a pipe, I spotted one on the Estate refurbished rack. It was a Big Ben 419 Tropical made in Holland. it was going for $ 100.00 . The pipe was never smoked as far as I can see, bowl still had the like sand finish for getting a cake started, no bite marks on the stem , no burn marks on the bowl rim. It's an apple style bowl, finish ids smooth ,it's brand new, looks like it just came out of the box. It's also pretty to me. it's a straight stem. I probably paid to much for it , $100 bucks , but heck I liked it. I read there good smokers, but couldn't find out anything on this particular pipe. What say you all.

 

[scloyd]

Post a pic. We like pics of pipes. $100....if you like it, price doesn't matter.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I read there good smokers

They are.

 

[Hunter1]

I can't post pics right now , I don't have the means to do it. But your right , I like it. Thank you.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I can't post pics right now , I don't have the means to do it. But your right , I like it. Thank you.

The Tropical line has the colorful stem band doesn't it?

 

[Hunter1]

The Tropical line has the colorful stem band doesn't it?

Yes it does. it's a pretty colored band.

 

[Hunter1]

I'm going for a total knee replacement this month, I'll have plenty of time to figure how to get pictures on the computer. Plus I'll have plenty of time ( 8 to 10 weeks) to smoke my pipes.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yes it does. it's a pretty colored band.

I remember seeing those in a B&M.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'm going for a total knee replacement this month,

Had one of those done back in '92, cold weather is a pain with them. I take a thick winter sock, cut the end off, and silde it up over my knee to keep my knee warm.

 

[Hunter1]

Yeah, I do the sock now. Doctor said to do it , it does help. He gave me these wool knee socks.

 

[scloyd]

I'm going for a total knee replacement this month, I'll have plenty of time to figure how to get pictures on the computer. Plus I'll have plenty of time ( 8 to 10 weeks) to smoke my pipes.

Good luck with the TKR. I had my left knee replaced 12 weeks ago. Do all of the physical therapy. It hurts, but it has to be done.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I have a Big Ben Barbados that smokes well, but has more fills than any pipe I've ever seen.

The chamber is deceptively large (or larger than anticipated), but I enjoy the pipe on occasion.

 

[Hunter1]

Pipe smoked great, For the first bowl I used Maltese Falcon. Everything went smooth, no heat, no tongue bite. pipe smoked cool.