My First Medico

[jayhancock]

Picked up a Medico VFQ today. Appears to be quite old and used. In the process of cleaning it up. It even still had an old, extremely dirty filter in it. To be honest, I can’t find too much info on these pipes. The pipe says imported briar with the number 11 on the opposite side. I assume that’s the model or shape number. Otherwise, that’s all. Wish I could get a general year/era. Anyways check it out!

 

[Es0teric]

Make sure you post pics when it is all cleaned up.

 

[kschatey]

I recently received a Medico Prince via their filter box mail in offer and plan to fire it up for the first time very soon. Just trying to decide what tobacco to try in it.

 

[FurCoat]

I love old American drug store pipes. I have a few in my stable. Here is my one Medico.

 

[Es0teric]

I recently received a Medico Prince via their filter box mail in offer and plan to fire it up for the first time very soon. Just trying to decide what tobacco to try in it.
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That's honestly a real beauty. How much did you pay using that offer?

 

[jayhancock]

Got it cleaned up. I love it. The feel and the look is perfect. Smokes great, too. The finish is worn, but I love that.

 

[jayhancock]

Here’s more with a little olive oil on it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Very nice... and @FurCoat Wowser. You stole the thread with that one.
I will look forward to seeing what you do with that medico, jayhancock.

 

[mso489]

Old American factory pipes have their own aura. I have a Kaywoodie Ruff-Tone Drinkless with the screw-in stem/stinger that was a sort of matte gray when I bought it for not much. After some years it has bloomed into a polished finish with a distinctly reddish tint. I won't say it's a beauty, but it is steps up from before. The stinger is a quick clean-up, and it smokes well.