Kaywoodie dating question

Kobold · 2024-10-18T13:38:43-0400

I recently picked up this Kaywoodie and can’t determine when it was made. It’s stamped Kaywoodie Drinkless, imported briar and 42. Looks like a four hole stinger. Maybe someone could chime in and help? Thanks!

lithicus · 2024-10-18T14:40:24-0400

Kobold said:
I recently picked up this Kaywoodie and can’t determine when it was made. It’s stamped Kaywoodie Drinkless, imported briar and 42. Looks like a four hole stinger. Maybe someone could chime in and help? Thanks!

That's not a 4 hole, that's a 3 hole. I believe that would make it 1950s or later. I'd have to dig around for more information from when I bought my oldest kaywoodie months and months ago. The 2 digit number should help narrow things down more.

Kobold · 2024-10-18T14:45:32-0400

lithicus said:
That's not a 4 hole, that's a 3 hole. I believe that would make it 1950s or later. I'd have to dig around for more information from when I bought my oldest kaywoodie months and months ago. The 2 digit number should help narrow things down more.

Ah okay. Thanks for the info I appreciate it!

xrundog · 2024-10-18T14:55:54-0400

Stamps, stinger and clover make me think 60s at earliest.

lithicus · 2024-10-18T14:57:34-0400

Kobold said:
Ah okay. Thanks for the info I appreciate it!

Ofc! Looks like the 42 is a medium apple made between 1927-1972. Given the 3 hole stinger which my notes say is 1955, that narrows it down quite a bit. Kaywoodies are difficult to date.

Beautiful pipe though! The black clover was supposed to indicate their better briar.

Kobold · 2024-10-18T15:03:29-0400

lithicus said:
Ofc! Looks like the 42 is a medium apple made between 1927-1972. Given the 3 hole stinger which my notes say is 1955, that narrows it down quite a bit. Kaywoodies are difficult to date.

Beautiful pipe though! The black clover was supposed to indicate their better briar.

Oh wow that’s good to know! Thanks again!

Andre_T · 2024-10-18T15:03:49-0400

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Sobrbiker · 2024-10-18T21:43:41-0400

Kaywoodie dating

Kobold · 2024-10-19T08:39:39-0400

Sobrbiker said:
Kaywoodie dating

Yeah I did google it before I posted this. There’s alot of confusing information out there so I thought I would post the question here. Thanks for nothing.

MattRVA · 2024-10-19T10:12:53-0400

Kobold said:
Yeah I did google it before I posted this. There’s alot of confusing information out there so I thought I would post the question here. Thanks for nothing.