Peterson's 999 Info Needed

[dixie]

Gents, I came across this Peterson 999 that is shaped differently than what I am used to? I believe it is Pre-Republic. Any info?
It is in rough shape but a solid pipe with no burn outs or cracks. Looking forward to a fun restore project.

Compared to my Pre-Republic Dublin & London 999

 

[ashdigger]

The older 999, which this, were thicker. And you are correct, it's pre-Republic.

 

[lightmybriar]

That's going to clean up wonderfully! Nice!

 

[jensen]

Dixie, you must be a happy man with these two pipes !

 

[ssjones]

It is pre-Republic.
I've seen plenty of pre-Republic 999's (I own two) and they are all solid Rhodesian shapes. That one looks more Author than Rhodesian. I've not seen a 999 in that shape, that is very cool!
You might want to run that one by Mark Irwin for his input.

 

[mso489]

Both versions of the 999 look bulkier than the one I bought, a Killarney, in about 2012, which is still hefty but more spare than either of these. I think I like the trimmer version best, but these hefty ones are pretty wonderful.

 

[ssjones]

I had to look at a few pages, the P in a circle was used on Captain Pete pipes.

 

[dixie]

Thanks Al! Found this photo on the Peterson's Pipe Notes blog

It said this catalog photo is from 1942. I saw the Circled "P" is associated with a Captain Peterson but I thought those were only english made and marked as such? I could be wrong but the stem appears to be original to this pipe...a perfect fit. Have been searching but the catalog photo is all I have been able to find of this 999 shape. Here is the clean up:

MSO489, I love the trimmer 999 as well but have focused my collection on the chubbier peterson 999 and xl999. With this new addition I am up 8 variations thanks in part to recent acquisitions from some forum members!

 

[ssjones]

That's a beautiful piece of briar! Love the group shot.

 

[yohanan]

Great clean up on the newer acquisition, and that's a fine collection. Thanks for sharing.