Peterson 303 System Standard?

[nathaniel]

Does anyone here know where I can find one for the least coin? I've never had a peterson or anything but basket pipes or grabows (other than a fine Uncle Arthur CW) and I want to get a good full bent briar. The 303 looks great and I remember hearing good things about it. So where can I get one cheap, new or used? Also I'm open to buying one from a member here as well.

Thanks folks!

 

[Strike Anywhere]

Keep an eye out for estates -- good deals. Even with the exchange rate as it is, you can get good deals from dear old England, as marc mentioned.

 

[philip]

where can I get one cheap

I'm not sure what you mean by cheap. Here are a few options:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pestsysm303p.html
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/peterson/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=88400

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/peterson/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=82061

 

[macnutz]

I have a 303 and I love it although it is a small bowl. Great for flakes or quick dog walking smokes.

 

[hobie1dog]

love the feel of those, but like mac said, I wish Peterson would start making bigger bowl pipes one of these days.

 

[withnail]

Not exactly what you are looking for, but for this starting price it might be worth a look http://bit.ly/tfwOn2

 

[rigmedic1]

I have an XL315 that has a nice, large bowl. Got in on the eBay, which is worth a look.

 

[olderthandirt]

FWIW Nathanial, the 03 shape is essentially the same pipe, just not a System pipe.

That said, an 03 in the say, Shannon or Donegal lines, is around $20 less, new, than a 303 System.
As for bowl size, I dunno, I regularly get 45 minutes to a bit over an hour in my Donegal 03.

Sippin', just a sippin' (-:

 

[Strike Anywhere]

I wish Peterson would start making bigger bowl pipes one of these days.

The system 302 is the same shape but in their large/extra large size. I have one new, unsmoked I am thinking about selling. It is in their rusticated finish with a fishtail stem.

 

[docrx]

A Nice Wellington would be a less Expensive alternative.

 

[nathaniel]

Thanks everyone! There's a lot of good suggestions here for me to research! I'll let y'all know what

I settle on. Thanks!! ::

 

[drsam]

I happen to have a Peterson 301 and a 306 that are currently being restored ey Dave at Walker Briar Works.

I intend to put them on ebay. if anyone is interested give me a msg.

 

[juni]

I thought we all had a 303. It is such a common pipe. :lol:
Actually, I hardly ever smoke it, so if anyone inside the EU wants to trade me for it I would be game:

I really like Stanwells...

 

[nathaniel]

So I was able to snag a 303 off of ebay for 27 bucks! It came in yesterday and was pretty caked up. Weird thing is, it had huge chunks of cake on the rim. :crazy: How did someone do that!?
Anyway, it is sandblasted and has a little dent in the ferrule opposite the K&P logo, but whatever, I spent at least $50 less! I spent 2 hrs cleaning it and smoked 2 bowls of CH in it between last night and today. It smokes wonderfully. According to some dating guides I found, it was made between 1941 and 1969.
I really like it and think it will be a favorite, though I will have to get a smooth grain one in the future and without the P-lip (I found I'm not a big fan, though it might grow on me). But for a test try on a great classic, I think $27 was a good run.
Thanks everyone for all the help! As always, it is much appreciated! ::

 

[olderthandirt]

Ya know your not supposed to post such things w/o pics! (-:

$27 for a functional Peterson off ebay is a good deal anytime, woo-hoo.