Birth year Dunhills?

[Kspipe]

I know it’s been talked about before but I’m sort of newish to the forum. I was lucky enough to get a 1982 dunhill of eBay today and was wondering if I should be expecting the quality I have heard so much lore about?

 

[B.Lew]

Good call! Everyone show us your birth year Dunhill’s.

The quality will be just what you expect from what I’ve experienced.

 

[Kspipe]

Thanks for the experienced response. I would post a pic but it’s not going to be here till Wednesday

 

[xrundog]

Being a 1982 pipe, a lot depends on how it’s been treated. But an ‘82 Dunhill could be really nice. What finish and shape did you get?

 

[Kspipe]

A smooth finish. Group 5 chubby Billiard.

 

[jguss]

Beautiful example of the archetypal briar shape. Enjoy it in good health!

 

[JimInks]

The Dunhills of the 1980s are of mixed quality, but I must say that the three that I own are very good smokers.

 

[captainsousie]

80s Dunhills as said are a bit of a crap shoot. My 1980 silver spigot turned out to be a champ.

 

[Kspipe]

The Dunhills of the 1980s are of mixed quality, but I must say that the three that I own are very good smokers.

 

[georged]

1953 shape 137 Tanshell ---

 

[Kspipe]

I guess nothing left to do but try some Peretti’s fine English blends in this and see how she smokes. Thank you gentlemen for the advice

 

[telescopes]

I have an 84 Dunhill. She smokes just fine and has held up as a smoker for me since the day I got it - new. Way back then.