Comoy's 283 Grand Slam Restoration

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ssjones

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I was fortunate to add another 283 to my collection this week, which is hopefully a nice way to close out the year. This one is a Grand Slam. Thanks to "doctorbob", I was able to date the pipe to the early post-WWII era.
The pipe was in great shape, save for some oxidation and rim darkening. Full restoration details are at the Reborn Pipes blog:

https://rebornpipes.wordpress.com/?p=73513&preview=true
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It was lacking the hardware. *7, which is the same size as the stinger that was on the 237 I finished recently. I haven't checked to see if if fits.

 

dmcmtk

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It will probably smoke better without it. :) It's a great looking pipe.

 

saltedplug

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I love it when a pipe of fine character can be had affordably, a few hours of restoration withstanding. The prices on most artisan pipes are stratospheric. How many bulldogs in your collection at present?

 

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Round shank Rhodesians, 31. Only eight, true bulldogs. Too many...I don't seek them out anymore, but somehow, the shapes still find me.
I have two other 283's.
440 Tradition(the 283 later became the 440)

Exmoor 283 (1930's?)

And a Jack Howell "Passion for Pipes POY" copy for Neill Archer Roan. I had the smooth version, but sold that to a friend.


 
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