I think these pipes represent the best of Peterson at a reasonable price. Most are less than $100 dollars and smoke beautifully. They are not System pipes but have a military bit that enhances pipe smoking very well. I have a 999, a 406, an 86, and a 102. My Ulster grandpa smoked them and turned me on to them in 1972. How have you found them?
In Praise Of The Peterson Irish Army Pipes
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If I could turn back the clock to 1967 the Peterson Army Mount would be the only briar pipe I would have in my collection. I have two and love them both. Thinking about buying another one for Christmas.
I enjoy Irish Made Army, and other Peterson army mounts. Simple in implementation. Hard to imagine anything can go wrong. Gave 999 and 406 to my son and still have some left. 106, 999, 80s, and 606. Then there's Spigots..
My first pipe was an Irish Army 68 that I bought from the Owl Shop in Worcester, Ma after the pipe maker there gave me a tour and lesson in carving pipes. Now 40 years later and smoking filtered pipes ... I discovered that my Savinelli 2604KS filter pipe stem fits the Irish Army 68 ! So I can smoke it filtered if I wish. Great pipe, highly recommended. But its a 1/4 inch shorter than my other pipes of same shape.
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The Shape 68 K&P Irish Made Story 1975 was a pivotal year in Peterson’s history. The world-wide pipe-smoking community was nearing its zenith, and the company was at the most expansive point in…
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Peterson IMA pipes are some of my favorites. Simple yet elegant. It's the briar I would recommend to newbies and seasoned pipers alike.
I love my IMA Petersons. I've got several. My favorite of the bunch is a 120. I keep it in my truck. I smoke it almost daily.
Got an Irish Made Army 120 coming in the mail. Can't wait to try it. My first Peterson.
I have an Arklow Sandblast 107 coming. Can't wait. I think that Peterson's are the best bargains around. I have 5 or 6 of them.
Yeah - I'm really satisfied so far. It seems to be well made and is smoking wonderfully.
I’ve only got two, a 102 & a D17. If they came with vulcanite stems, I’d have a dozen or more! I’ve also got a couple of ‘sports’ pipes, same as the Army mounts, just shorter shanks & stems. They’re pretty good as well.
I didn't like the disjointed look at first but Peterson's various Army and Spigot mounts have become some of my favorite pipes. Just no-nonsense straight forward pipes that I can pop off the stem mid-smoke if need be.
That said I may or may not have dropped one of my stummels 6ft from my mouth to the floor when the stem wasn't secure enough.
That said I may or may not have dropped one of my stummels 6ft from my mouth to the floor when the stem wasn't secure enough.
