Help! Identify this pipe!!

[jvandy77]

This is a good looking pipe and a great smoker too! I just have no idea what it is. The only markings are "CHAMPION DELUXE" over "ALGERIAN BRIAR" on the bottom of the shank. Any help is much appreciated!
-Jim

 

[PeriqueMyInterest]

Can you post a picture of the markings? Also what is the inlay on the stem made of? Is it nickle or aluminum?

 

[marmal4de]

Fantastic macro shots, pictures of the nomenclature would really help.

 

[jvandy77]

 

[jvandy77]

If you mean the band on the stem, I'm not sure how to tell whether it is nickel or aluminum. As for the inlay on the stem, I can tell that it is not painted on, bat rather cut from a separate rod of material and inlayed into the stem.

 

[PeriqueMyInterest]

Is it a filter pipe? Also check to see if the band has been placed because of a cracked shank, it doesn't look like it fits flush with the stem so if the shank has a small crack that might be helpful but if it doesn't I would suggest that it has a replacement stem and then it might be impossible to identify the maker.

 

[jvandy77]

No cracked shank, but the band and stem fit well on/into the shank. I don't believe that there is any room for a filter either.

 

[papipeguy]

This link may help you.It appears that Champion was/is a Swiss made pipe and used Algerian brier.
http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/logo-c4.html

 

[jvandy77]

Thanks, papipeguy. I think you found it!!
-Jim