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sampls

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Hi all, been smokin pipe off and on for many years, have severral different pipes. Found a new pipe today which was very different and wanted to run it by u guys. It is a Briar wood pipe, base and packer/tapper. Large deep bowl by most. The packer/tapper and stem have some parts which are Elk bone (I think) On the stem side of the bowl is written "Ralphins 76 or Raphons 76" Any guesses?

Update...Took the pipe to a Pipe Mender in downtown Minneapolis who fixes pipes and he said the pipe is a "Ralph Ino", somewhat rare pipe. He worked on the pipe for about an hour putting a new stem in and boring out the stem hole. Very pleased with his work. Smokes great...
 
Welcome to the forum, sorry to say that I have never heard of this pipe.
 
Welcome! Hopefully someone will be along with the info you need!

"T"
 
Hello and welcome...as a newb to the pipe world, I am at a loss regarding the pipe. But glad to make your acquaintance anyway!
 
Welcome to the forum! I was born in St. Paul but lived in Minneapolis for years.
 
Welcome. And I'm sure you are familiar with Rich Lewis' Pipe Shop in Minneapolis. Great Pipemaker.
 

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