Dunhill Bruyere 34 2 (A), Really?

[Humblepipe]

Gents,

Just acquired this pipe for free and I may have gotten my money's worth? Very, very faint stamping. It's hard to see, but "Dunhill" over what appears to be a faint "Bruyere". A stem that has no dot. It's nearly 5 1/4" long. I would be grateful to get your informed opinions about this pipe. Is it legit? If so, dating? Thanks in advance...

 

[craig61a]

Hard to tell, but the underlined 11 (or so it appears to me) would make it a 1971. Replacement stem. Overbuffed stummel. Clean it up and smoke it. No real value other than that.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Looks like a Dunhill to me. Free is a fine price.

 

[Humblepipe]

It's not a looker, but I'm smoking it now and I really like it.

 

[lightmybriar]

Yep, Craig got it! 1971 Group 2 with a replacement stem. Won’t be a visual showstopper, but if you like, then what’s not to like? Very cool!

 

[Humblepipe]

Thanks, guys. This pipe will be a nice little kick around pipe.

 

[danimalia]

I actually think it is kind of a looker. Old and well-used, but a very nice shape. Glad you're enjoying smoking it.

 

[Humblepipe]

I was not expecting that I would be so impressed. With a replacement stem even. I'm definitely saving up for a larger, older Dunhill with an original stem. I am now a fan.

 

[americaman]

Currently smoking my Group 3 Shell Briar I got this summer. I agree that they are worth it, and I am now a fan. The ease of smoking, the finesse, that stamp that says it’s made in England, and the stunning beauty of the sandblast and stem all make it worth it.