This is a cheap Redman made Richmond pipe. I decided to soak it in alcohol to get the finish off. I think I’ll sand it down as well and see what happens. I’m just stymied about what ails this fella. I’m dealing with this just for fun. This pipe is smooth so whatever mars it is, sort of, in it. But what be ailing it? It’s under the finish and you can’t tell me their looked this way when it was sold?