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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Nov 3, 2018 21:02:27 GMT -5
In the real world (not digital, online world) I came across two pipes in the course of the last two days.
One was an unsmoked estate Peterson Shannon 150 Straight Smooth Bulldog with a oxidised vulcanite stem. $50. I already own a Peterson Shannon 80s bent bulldog and its a terrific pipe. So I was sure this one wasn't going to let me down as just a great smoker.
The second one was a "new old stock" Peterson Christmas 2015 Edition 221 Rusticated Bent Billiard with an acrylic stem. $60.
I decided to purchase both pipes. A lot of people could easily spend the $110 on just one of the two pipes. I've smoked both of them and can testify they're both great smokers. I think the 150 will be my new road warrior pipe. The bent billiard is great for reading or just about anything really. I recommend them both if you're in the market for a "new" edition to your Peterson rotation.
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Post by kxg on Nov 3, 2018 21:06:14 GMT -5
Both are good looking pipes! Nice catch.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2018 21:08:50 GMT -5
Two nice looking Pete’s....hope they smoke well for you for many years. Your a lucky man, you got those beauties on the cheap side....in the right place at the right time....congratulations.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 3, 2018 21:11:32 GMT -5
Nice score. Love the stem on the second one.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 3, 2018 21:13:53 GMT -5
The bulldog will clean up nicely, the bent is already there...nice score!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Nov 3, 2018 21:17:49 GMT -5
Beautiful briars!
I've been eyeballin a couple of Peterson Bent Bulldogs (in the digital world) for a few days. ;-)
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Nov 3, 2018 21:23:17 GMT -5
The bulldog will clean up nicely, the bent is already there...nice score!
Yeah the thought occurred to me to perhaps clean up the vulcanite and put a new coat on it. But then I thought of my pre-80s GBDs that have so much character, with their oxidised stems and imperfect charred rims. That bulldoggy just is. He's got some rough edges but he's still damned handsome and a good smoker.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 3, 2018 21:26:36 GMT -5
Yup, you did good, congrats and enjoy them in rude good health.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Nov 3, 2018 21:28:08 GMT -5
Beautiful briars! I've been eyeballin a couple of Peterson Bent Bulldogs (in the digital world) for a few days. ;-) 
I got this Peterson Shannon 80s Bent Bulldog from Smoking Pipes for $86.00 brand new. They probably have others like it for sale. Highly recommend it - its a steal for that price. That pipe is like in my top six favourite smokers right now.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 3, 2018 21:36:25 GMT -5
The bulldog will clean up nicely, the bent is already there...nice score!
Yeah the thought occurred to me to perhaps clean up the vulcanite and put a new coat on it. But then I thought of my pre-80s GBDs that have so much character, with their oxidised stems and imperfect charred rims. That bulldoggy just is. He's got some rough edges but he's still damned handsome and a good smoker.
Go with whatever works for you brother! The pipes that looked like they have been well smoked, look so for a reason! A lightly smoked pipe can sometimes make you wonder....  |
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Post by desolbones on Nov 3, 2018 21:46:26 GMT -5
Nice pair of fraternal twins, which one takes most after Daddy
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 3, 2018 23:13:06 GMT -5
Very nice pipes, please dust the base of that lamp lol
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2018 23:19:02 GMT -5
I have a 150 that I like very much. I keep thinking I need an 89s,but I have other bent bulldogs. I have to stop buying more pipes!
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 3, 2018 23:25:58 GMT -5
Peterson has always done Bulldogs and blasts very well and those two are prime examples . Nice pick-up at a good price as well ! ya done good guy !  |
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Post by william on Nov 3, 2018 23:40:52 GMT -5
Nice find.
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Post by piffyr on Nov 4, 2018 0:13:25 GMT -5
Congrats and enjoy those Petes!
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 4, 2018 2:32:02 GMT -5
Two good looking pipes.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 4, 2018 3:25:23 GMT -5
2 Lovely pipes. I love the Christmas pipe. Not too far off this year's one too.
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Post by Darin on Nov 4, 2018 7:25:50 GMT -5
Nice ... congrats!
I like the tapestry too ... Infrared Roses?
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Post by haveldad on Nov 4, 2018 7:45:00 GMT -5
In the real world (not digital, online world) I came across two pipes in the course of the last two days.
One was an unsmoked estate Peterson Shannon 150 Straight Smooth Bulldog with a oxidised vulcanite stem. $50. I already own a Peterson Shannon 80s bent bulldog and its a terrific pipe. So I was sure this one wasn't going to let me down as just a great smoker.
The second one was a "new old stock" Peterson Christmas 2015 Edition 221 Rusticated Bent Billiard with an acrylic stem. $60.
I decided to purchase both pipes. A lot of people could easily spend the $110 on just one of the two pipes. I've smoked both of them and can testify they're both great smokers. I think the 150 will be my new road warrior pipe. The bent billiard is great for reading or just about anything really. I recommend them both if you're in the market for a "new" edition to your Peterson rotation.
Awesome greatful dead tapestry!  Love the bulldog |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Nov 4, 2018 13:10:22 GMT -5
Nice ... congrats! I like the tapestry too ... Infrared Roses? The whole thing is supposed to be 3d I just don't have 3d glasses anywhere to check it out. But yes the whole thing does crazy stuff under a blacklight. Even crazier stuff with Lucy in the sky with diamonds. |
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Post by antb on Nov 5, 2018 4:21:02 GMT -5
Two good looking Petes!
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Nov 7, 2018 1:57:26 GMT -5
Theyre both superb smokers.
But there's something about the Christmas 221. Its just such an effortless, easy smoke. With almost any blend. You can almost forget you are smoking. Its the best Peterson I think I've ever had.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 7, 2018 4:34:33 GMT -5
Theyre both superb smokers. But there's something about the Christmas 221. Its just such an effortless, easy smoke. With almost any blend. You can almost forget you are smoking. Its the best Peterson I think I've ever had. I love it when you get a pipe like that. Congratulations again. |
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Post by scrooge on Nov 7, 2018 5:55:08 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Love the bulldog
