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Post by addamsruspipe on Jan 10, 2020 8:33:44 GMT -5
I got these two pipes that I really like off Ebay. They have the CustomBilt look to them but are stamped Ruxton. I searched Pipedia and Google but no luck. Wondering if anyone out there knows anything?   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2020 19:45:52 GMT -5
They are most likely Custombilt's with the retailers name on them.
Many pipe companies gave the retailer a choice of putting there name on the pipes for advertising reasons, even going back to the early days.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 10, 2020 19:49:10 GMT -5
They definitely have that Custombilt look to them. I believe Ron is correct. I'm new to the pipe world, but I've been doing my research. I've seen very similar ones with the same look and different names.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jan 10, 2020 20:34:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I didn't know CustomBilt made pipes for other companies. Very cool. Hopefully they will be nice smokers once I get them cleaned up. |
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Post by peteguy on Jan 10, 2020 21:08:10 GMT -5
These type of pipes are my hidden gems. Some random retail name on a pipe from a reputable maker. Great looking duo!
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Post by joeman on Jan 11, 2020 13:10:16 GMT -5
I agree, Custombilt...and from the rustication, I'd say it's a later one...definitely not from the Mincer or Rich days. While still excellent, the carving morphed a good bit over the years. My guess is these were made in the Weber factory and left to be stamped by the tobacconist, as suggested above.
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