This really has been on the bucket list Pete silver wind cap

[rx2man]

So this is a pipe I have been keeping an eye out for as an estate. Finally found one.

 

[dottiewarden]

Wow! Looks like an 80s with a wind cap. PAD Sweet PAD!

 

[rx2man]

I see there are some other night owls still awake. I have a few silver caps but this is a 1st. Been looking out for a few yrs now off and on. And on a shape I really like. Only way it's better is on a Canadian....but really a toss up for me.

 

[dottiewarden]

I'm a fan of the bent Bulldog - just feels so right in the hand. Smoke Canadians as well, nothing like a stretched Billiard.

 

[rx2man]

Yep, no argument there...

 

[warren]

If it smokes as well as mine, it's a great pipe. Great balance and feel, the size is perfect for the pocket and ... the cap works like a charm.

 

[ukbob]

I can quite understand that ,it's a cool pipe enjoy.

 

[philipa4]

That is a cool looking pipe. Congrats!

 

[Civil War]

Beautiful Pipe!!

 

[mikethompson]

Is there a latch on the cap? I've never seen one in person. Is the cap just to protect your smouldering when its windy?

 

[unkleyoda]

Is there a latch on the cap? I've never seen one in person. Is the cap just to protect your smouldering when its windy?

Yeah, the cap latches down, it's to provide wind resistance.
Nice looking pipe.
I have 3. 2 are 106 billiards and 1 is a bent 69 shape. I love all of them, and they all smoke great. I really am trying to find one in a 408, which is Peterson's take on the author shape.

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

That is a very sharp looking pipe. That would be handy lately with the winds we have been having.

 

[rx2man]

@ unkleyoda, 3....very nice. even new they are not common, I read somewhere they are special order...

 

[mso489]

I have that pipe without the windcap, with a fishtail bit, in the Around-the-World series honoring Ireland with an Irish cross on the band, and even without the windcap, it's a winner. You'll like your new pipe, and you're ready for those springtime gales.

 

[warren]

Hard to describe, no "latch", more of a cam action. It does securely close. And, yes, they are now special order from Peterson. When I purchased mine they were on display in the Dublin store.

 

[cigrmaster]

Very cool looking pipe. Congrats on a fine addition to your collection, I hope it smokes great for you.

 

[joeman]

Great set-up. Bent bulls with tapered stems appeal to me SO MUCH more than with saddle. Congrats.

 

[onematch]

What a great pipe!

Got to put this on my own bucket list... near the top.

Congrats on the find!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Love the silver. I have always wondered whether the wind cap actually works.

 

[kola]

That's a great pipe.