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Any Reviews of Finsbury Tobaccos?
I stumbled across the Finsbury brand recently and after searching this forum, TobaccoReviews, and Google I can’t seem to find any reviews of them. They are produced by Arango Cigars, so they appear to be from good stock. Anyone have any experience with them? Any flavor is fine…...- MavErik
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Savinelli SL Series?
I just picked up 2 Savinelli SL series pipes from a estate auction in Europe. I have done quite a bit of searching and can't find a "SL" series for Savinelli. The specific shapes are 622KS and the 616. Attached are photos of the stamps from each side of the 622KS. Any help is appreciated.- MavErik
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- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Patent Era Pete In Tough Shape!
Ok, long story short, I fell into the custody of what I believe to be a Patent Era 304 System pipe that is probably the worse condition I have ever seen for a bowl. Clearly this is not an "easy fix". Problem is, these vintages don't show up every day. I have no aspirations to restore it and...- MavErik
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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"Benchmade by King" - Any Info??
I came across a couple of pipes with a hand scribed "Benchmade by King" along the left side of the shank. I did the routine in-depth research...via Google, and only a couple of links of prior eBay sales came up. Nothing on Pipedia or here that I could find. It is not the "Benchmade" from...- MavErik
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cigar Lover Trying to Broaden Out
Hi everyone. I have been a cigar nut for awhile and have amassed a ridicuous stockpile. In an attempt to stop buying more cigars, I figured I would start buying pipes instead! :) I am most interested in refurbishing and just completed my first project; a pretty messed up Grand Duke. I say it...- MavErik
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- Forum: New Member Introductions