City deLuxe 9240 Bulldog Restoration

[ssjones]

I thought that this one was going to be the easiest of an Ebay Trio, but it proved to be the most challenging. The "Tuscan Lipe" twin-bore button was too damaged to repair, so I had to cut in a new button.
http://rebornpipes.com/2016/02/14/city-deluxe-9240-restoration/
Before

After

 

[dmcmtk]

Should be a nice little smoker Al. Never too big a fan of twin bore stems...

 

[gloucesterman]

That bit came out nicely. Well done.

 

[danielplainview]

Nice work. Good looking bulldog. Nice stem repair too. I bet it had a nice draw now without the twin bore.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Nice one Al! Classy looking bulldog. How much did you lose off the stem? Looks to be about 1/4", but still the pipe has a nice balance, and the stem doesn't look too short. Love to see these old pipes given a new life!

 

[buckaroo]

Damn, nice job. Looks like someone liked how it smoked. I'd be tempted to give it go before you pass it on. Never know. Could be a jewel.

 

[ssjones]

I only cut off the button width. Sold to a member here, he says it smokes great. Interestingly,I had never worked on a 9240 shape before, but the Militaire I just acquired is the same shape.