Completely understand, I’m down to mounted models myselfMeh…
I mean they look like nice collectibles, but don’t have me reaching for my wallet.
Now if they’d have done an army mount graduated bore AB P-lip I’d have spent money I don’t have![]()
Completely understand, I’m down to mounted models myselfMeh…
I mean they look like nice collectibles, but don’t have me reaching for my wallet.
Now if they’d have done an army mount graduated bore AB P-lip I’d have spent money I don’t have![]()
My first pipe was a Donegal Rocky 68, still feels great in the hand and does a good job. Thanks for the link!That's a beautiful pipe ! Congratulations ! My first pipe was an original issue Aran 68 Irish Army. You've probably already seen it but Mark Irwin wrote a nice post about 68s here:
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93. The Unsung Story of Shape 68: Restoring a Trio of Hidden Gems
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…petersonpipenotes.org
My third pipe was a Donegal Rocky Kapmeer 999 with transitional stem (1969-1971) ! Donegal Rocky's maintain their good looks and are workhorse pipes.My first pipe was a Donegal Rocky 68, still feels great in the hand and does a good job. Thanks for the link!
What’s the specs on this guy?Shamrock 51 - "Made in Ireland"
Recent Estate purchase, breaking it in with some "Thanksgiving Day"
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A question for Peterson Experts: Is it normal for the draft boring in a Pub pipe to narrow as it approaches the bowl chamber ? I believe I read once that it is not uncommon. My Pub pipe draft seems very wide at the condensation chamber but narrower when it enters the bowl almost as if they switched drill bits. Just curious if anyone else has encountered this ? I know I can drill it out by hand but I haven't decided if I want to yet. It does restrict the draw to what I'm used to having. Thanks in advance for any comment/assistance.
Thanks; so it might not be drilled all the way then. It cleaned each smoke so no tar/debris.Should be the same. I run a drill bit through the bore and it’s amazing the amount of tar that comes out sometimes.
Thanks; so it might not be drilled all the way then. It cleaned each smoke so no tar/debris.
I use a brush too periodically - will do that right after this bowl. Thanks. The opening in the bowl is a bit small and at an angle ... there may be a bit of briar that didn't cut away ...like an overhang.It’s most likely drilled. Cleaning with pipe cleaners just doesn’t get everything

Crazy how much they go for. And to think I've got two unsmoked ones sitting around.Wowzers!
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This just went for $717.
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Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville Meerschaum | eBay
The Final Problem. Also dubbed the "XL12," the Baskerville is a deeply bent Rhodesian that exemplifies the robust style seen throughout the Collection and the muscular aesthetic for which Peterson is known.".www.ebay.com
YOU WERE RIGHT ! I WAS WRONG ! LESSON LEARNED !!!It’s most likely drilled. Cleaning with pipe cleaners just doesn’t get everything
heh i watched that one for gigglesWowzers!
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Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville Meerschaum | eBay
The Final Problem. Also dubbed the "XL12," the Baskerville is a deeply bent Rhodesian that exemplifies the robust style seen throughout the Collection and the muscular aesthetic for which Peterson is known.".www.ebay.com
I was finally lucky enough to snag a “chubby” 999 MADE IN IRELAND. It even came with the upside P-lip.
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I agree with you about the SHORT line. Fantastic pipes!Thanks! I can’t even tell if it’s been smoked. Honestly, the 68 isn’t really my cup o’ tea but the Short Army line (especially its awesome stem work) for my style, is some of the best stuff Laudisi Pete has put out.
A smooth 65, 86, 87, 106, or 107 would’ve been awesome, but until they bring the line back out it’ll do![]()
be well... 

I love the Shorts, Sports, Sportsman lines, but the stems that Giacomo Penzo did for the Short Army line are in a separate classI KNOW Sykes enjoys the smaller pipes himself, so there is a decent chance we shall see them again.![]()
Need to find this in a smoothI agree with you about the SHORT line. Fantastic pipes!
I just picked up this 302 Short 2 weeks back. LOVE it!
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