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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 29, 2021 14:57:54 GMT -5
I have been keeping my eyes out for a birth year pipe, and finally found one that I really like. It arrived yesterday, and I am quite happy with it. A 1974 Dunhill 197 Shell Briar group 4 long billiard. I'll try to get some better pictures later. Thinking of what to smoke in it first.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 29, 2021 15:09:33 GMT -5
Sweet. I'd probably do the birth year Dunhill if one presented itself, but I wouldn't go out of my way looking. But that's I, so you enjoy and happy smoking!
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Post by Zach on Dec 29, 2021 15:15:31 GMT -5
Congrats. Smoke your favorite in it first. Maybe, only smoke your favorite tobacco in it and dedicate it? If you have a favorite yet, that is.
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Post by cigrmaster on Dec 29, 2021 15:23:59 GMT -5
I have yet to find a birth year Dunhill that I like. I would even take a 1956 which is my sister who passed away too early. Hell I would even take my moms a 1933 but they all seem to come with those metal things which I hate.
I want a group 4-5 sized LB Billiard from 1957 which is me or one for my sister who was born in 1956. We were really close and she died way too soon. I swear there are times when she taps me or screw with the tv. I miss her a lot.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 29, 2021 15:33:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 29, 2021 15:54:32 GMT -5
Haven't found a Birth Year, but do have my Inception year...  8-) Puffy Nice looking pipe. The bent bulldog shape has been growing on me more and more lately. |
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 29, 2021 16:00:16 GMT -5
Congrats. Smoke your favorite in it first. Maybe, only smoke your favorite tobacco in it and dedicate it? If you have a favorite yet, that is.
My favorite has changed a bit over the years, but has mostly been in favor of English blends with a healthy dose of latakia. Nightcap is current in the rotation, and at the top of my list for the first smoke.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 29, 2021 16:04:13 GMT -5
I was gifted a nice size 3 1950 root briar lovat by a forum friend years ago.
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Post by daveinlax on Dec 29, 2021 16:24:09 GMT -5
Looks Good! Nice crisp clean lines with a really good blast! Looks like pro did the restoration. The 197 is a very elegant, Bing like shape.  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 29, 2021 16:29:24 GMT -5
  Rare 1943 big boy Dunhill billiard, S&P put it up, trembling I bought it.
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Post by urbino on Dec 29, 2021 17:55:18 GMT -5
Very nice! And congrats on finding it. I'm not actively searching for a birth-year pipe, but I do keep an eye out when I peruse the new estate pipes on SP, etc.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 30, 2021 16:33:08 GMT -5
Haven't found a Birth Year, but do have my Inception year...   Nice looking pipe. The bent bulldog shape has been growing on me more and more lately. I know what ya mean. Kinda growin on me as well.  |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 30, 2021 18:42:19 GMT -5
I have yet to find a birth year Dunhill that I like. I would even take a 1956 which is my sister who passed away too early. Hell I would even take my moms a 1933 but they all seem to come with those metal things which I hate. I want a group 4-5 sized LB Billiard from 1957 which is me or one for my sister who was born in 1956. We were really close and she died way too soon. I swear there are times when she taps me or screw with the tv. I miss her a lot. What year were you born in? Nevermind… 1957. After re-reading I should have gotten it on the first round. I would delete this post, but it would result in me being accused of running up my post count!😝 |
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Post by urbino on Dec 30, 2021 19:39:27 GMT -5
I have yet to find a birth year Dunhill that I like. I would even take a 1956 which is my sister who passed away too early. Hell I would even take my moms a 1933 but they all seem to come with those metal things which I hate. I want a group 4-5 sized LB Billiard from 1957 which is me or one for my sister who was born in 1956. We were really close and she died way too soon. I swear there are times when she taps me or screw with the tv. I miss her a lot. What year were you born in? Nevermind… 1957. After re-reading I should have gotten it on the first round. I would delete this post, but it would result in me being accused of running up my post count!😝 You planned this whole snafu just to run up your post count. |
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Post by papipeguy on Dec 31, 2021 10:03:26 GMT -5
I was very lucky to find my birth year (1952) tan shell several years ago. Enjoy yours.  |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 31, 2021 10:51:45 GMT -5
I have yet to find a birth year Dunhill that I like. I would even take a 1956 which is my sister who passed away too early. Hell I would even take my moms a 1933 but they all seem to come with those metal things which I hate. I want a group 4-5 sized LB Billiard from 1957 which is me or one for my sister who was born in 1956. We were really close and she died way too soon. I swear there are times when she taps me or screw with the tv. I miss her a lot. What year were you born in? Nevermind… 1957. After re-reading I should have gotten it on the first round. I would delete this post, but it would result in me being accused of running up my post count!😝 I'm just here for that sweet, sweet post count.  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 1, 2022 13:08:56 GMT -5
I have yet to find a birth year Dunhill that I like. I would even take a 1956 which is my sister who passed away too early. Hell I would even take my moms a 1933 but they all seem to come with those metal things which I hate. I want a group 4-5 sized LB Billiard from 1957 which is me or one for my sister who was born in 1956. We were really close and she died way too soon. I swear there are times when she taps me or screw with the tv. I miss her a lot. If by "metal thing" you mean the inner tube, those are loose and are easily removed. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 1, 2022 13:13:42 GMT -5
I never set out to collect Dunhills, but somehow I now have eight of them including birth year, high school graduation year, and wedding year pipes. What year they mark is a good rationalization for buying another one. 🤪 At some point, I’ll probably end up with a college graduation year pipe. Here's my birth year 1964 Root Briar group 4 Billiard. I got lucky finding the trifecta of my favorite shape, size, and finish.  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 1, 2022 17:16:46 GMT -5
Yeah, that's too good to pass up, John.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Jan 2, 2022 8:30:18 GMT -5
I never set out to collect Dunhills, but somehow I now have eight of them including birth year, high school graduation year, and wedding year pipes. What year they mark is a good rationalization for buying another one. 🤪 At some point, I’ll probably end up with a college graduation year pipe. Here's my birth year 1964 Root Briar group 4 Billiard. I got lucky finding the trifecta of my favorite shape, size, and finish.
Very nice pipe. I was originally after a birth year Peterson, but they are harder to date as the silver marks tent to wear heavily. I started looking at Dunhlls as they were much easier to date. I've managed to pick up three over the years. My new to me 1974 long billiard, a 2007 5101 straight apple Rubybark, as well as a 1928 billiard Shell Briar that I bought for $10 a few years ago at a local antique store. I've seen a few from my wife's birth year, and have been tempted. Now I'll probably start noticing anniversary and graduation years as well. :D
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Post by Silver on Jan 2, 2022 9:41:32 GMT -5
I never set out to collect Dunhills, but somehow I now have eight of them including birth year, high school graduation year, and wedding year pipes. What year they mark is a good rationalization for buying another one. 🤪 At some point, I’ll probably end up with a college graduation year pipe. Here's my birth year 1964 Root Briar group 4 Billiard. I got lucky finding the trifecta of my favorite shape, size, and finish.
Very nice pipe. I was originally after a birth year Peterson, but they are harder to date as the silver marks tent to wear heavily. I started looking at Dunhlls as they were much easier to date. I've managed to pick up three over the years. My new to me 1974 long billiard, a 2007 5101 straight apple Rubybark, as well as a 1928 billiard Shell Briar that I bought for $10 a few years ago at a local antique store. I've seen a few from my wife's birth year, and have been tempted. Now I'll probably start noticing anniversary and graduation years as well. I think you've just been Lawitzke'd! |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 2, 2022 19:56:58 GMT -5
Very nice pipe. I was originally after a birth year Peterson, but they are harder to date as the silver marks tent to wear heavily. I started looking at Dunhlls as they were much easier to date. I've managed to pick up three over the years. My new to me 1974 long billiard, a 2007 5101 straight apple Rubybark, as well as a 1928 billiard Shell Briar that I bought for $10 a few years ago at a local antique store. I've seen a few from my wife's birth year, and have been tempted. Now I'll probably start noticing anniversary and graduation years as well. I think you've just been Lawitzke'd! Yes, further proof of what my secret super power is… |
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Post by cigrmaster on Jan 6, 2022 12:03:29 GMT -5
Here is a pic of the pipe I want. This one is a 1966 LB. To my eye it is the best looking Billiard ever made. It doesn't even matter there is no ring grain but the shaping is insane.  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2022 18:39:40 GMT -5
What's an "LB"?
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Post by Silver on Jan 6, 2022 18:45:13 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 7, 2022 16:45:39 GMT -5
Haven't found a Birth Year, but do have my Inception year... Nice looking pipe. The bent bulldog shape has been growing on me more and more lately. I think you can get a cream or ointment for that. I'd certainly get it looked at. |
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