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Post by matt on Dec 22, 2023 15:05:06 GMT -5
My old neighbor who introduced me to pipes years ago once told me, “everybody needs a birth year Dunhill in their collection”. I’ve been on a half-assed hunt for the right one (and one that I can afford) for years. I recently started looking a bit more seriously. I had recently acquired a bunch of new pipes from one of the more popular estate pipe shops, and while we chatted, I explained this to him. He said he could find something for me in short time, and he did just that. I’m a terrible photographer and my camera work does not help display this piece of briar well at all. It’s beautiful! Trying to decide what the inaugural tobacco will be tonight. Merry Christmas to me!  |
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 22, 2023 15:07:24 GMT -5
Nice...Merry Christmas to you!
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Post by Silver on Dec 22, 2023 16:16:37 GMT -5
Very nice! Beats a birth year lump of coal! Merry Christmas!
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Post by urbino on Dec 22, 2023 17:34:15 GMT -5
Wow, beautiful grain on that, Matt. Congrats! What shape number is it?
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Post by lizardonarock on Dec 22, 2023 17:42:41 GMT -5
I remember 1984 well, the year I graduated high school and shipped off to the military. Looks like a fine Christmas present.
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Post by matt on Dec 22, 2023 17:48:51 GMT -5
Wow, beautiful grain on that, Matt. Congrats! What shape number is it? Thanks! It’s 4214 |
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Post by matt on Dec 22, 2023 17:50:13 GMT -5
I remember 1984 well, the year I graduated high school and shipped off to the military. Looks like a fine Christmas present. Hahaha!!! Thank you for your service! I am currently 16 years into my 4 year enlistment. It was fun for a while, but I’m ready to be done. Merry Christmas! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 22, 2023 18:01:05 GMT -5
  Not wanting to take over this spot, just want to show my 1943 Root Briar Dunhill, my birth year, not as pretty as the pipe above but very rare!
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 22, 2023 23:12:42 GMT -5
That’s wonderful, Matt. So glad you found one. For me, I’d rather have a bIrth-year Wolsely. If it’s good enough for Foyle I’m sure it would be good enough for me. www.carandclassic.com/car/C1667591 |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 22, 2023 23:25:20 GMT -5
Pretty cool, it would be hard to find another "Holy Grail" pipe above a birth year Dunhill, and I bet as you age, it's beauty will surpass your handsomeness...I know what I speak of.  |
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Post by username on Dec 22, 2023 23:28:25 GMT -5
Nice looking birth year pipe. I couldn't afford a birth year dunhill but am happy with my birth year bbb
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Post by john on Dec 22, 2023 23:48:31 GMT -5
Ah, the elusive birth year pipe. Been in the hunt for a ‘55 anything “affordable” range.
I second Matt’s choice though! Smart looking car.
Thank you all for your service. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
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Post by urbino on Dec 22, 2023 23:50:21 GMT -5
Not wanting to take over this spot, just want to show my 1943 Root Briar Dunhill, my birth year, not as pretty as the pipe above but very rare! Those are all beauties, Brad. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 23, 2023 5:45:08 GMT -5
I was gifted a 1950 Dunhill lovat that's my "conception year" pipe. I was born in '51, so it's close enough.
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Post by matt on Dec 23, 2023 9:31:38 GMT -5
Not wanting to take over this spot, just want to show my 1943 Root Briar Dunhill, my birth year, not as pretty as the pipe above but very rare! Drool drool drool! So nice! I’ll bet it’s just as pretty! |
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Post by matt on Dec 23, 2023 9:34:02 GMT -5
I was gifted a 1950 Dunhill lovat that's my "conception year" pipe. I was born in '51, so it's close enough. Very cool, Russ! Let’s see a picture of it if you can! |
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 23, 2023 9:40:38 GMT -5
Here it is... 
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Post by matt on Dec 23, 2023 10:52:22 GMT -5
Here it is...
Very nice, Russ! I’m sure it’s a fine smoker. |
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Post by Singed on Dec 23, 2023 13:05:22 GMT -5
mattI think its an excellent image matt. It captures the bird's eye of the entire stummel very well. A handsome pipe.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 24, 2023 20:54:08 GMT -5
Here's my 1950 birth year Dunhill Root Briar Lovet. Not as pretty as yours, but it smokes great and it was given to me by a friend on the old forum.  |
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Post by urbino on Dec 24, 2023 21:33:57 GMT -5
Here's my 1950 birth year Dunhill Root Briar Lovet. Not as pretty as yours, but it smokes great and it was given to me by a friend on the old forum. Looks just my size, Ron. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 24, 2023 22:20:32 GMT -5
Here's my 1950 birth year Dunhill Root Briar Lovet. Not as pretty as yours, but it smokes great and it was given to me by a friend on the old forum. Looks just my size, Ron. it's a group 3, but it gives a surprisingly long smoke. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 24, 2023 23:44:57 GMT -5
Ed attempted to find a birth year Dunhill, but Alfred Dunhill was still attending boarding school back then.
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