GBD International 58440

[SpeedyPete]

I have a smallish GBD International bent bulldog with the number 58440 on the right hand side of the shank. It seems to be quite old and I had to replace the stem because it was all chewed up. The number seems odd to me because it usually is 4 digits at most.

I will appreciate any feedback on this excellent smoker which was given to me by a friend.

 

[Ocelot55]

The last digit could designate the specific market the pipe was intended for. I know many GBDs distributed in Europe have a "1" tacked onto the end of the shape code. Maybe "0" designated South Africa? Maybe some GBD collectors will chime in.

 

[riff raff]

Can you post some pictures, including shots of the nomenclature? I've never seen a five-digit GBD. The 1930's era pipes frequently have a RXXXX shape stamp.

 

[Ocelot55]

Here's a pic of one we just sold at Blue Room Briars. The number stamp was 94821. I bought this one and one other from a gent across the pond.

 

[riff raff]

Interesting, what is the COM mark?

 

[SpeedyPete]

Can you post some pictures, including shots of the nomenclature? I've never seen a five-digit GBD.  The 1930's era pipes frequently have a RXXXX shape stamp.  

Nomenclature is only visible under magnifying glass and won't show up on a photo.

 

[riff raff]

Can you post some pictures, including shots of the nomenclature? I've never seen a five-digit GBD.  The 1930's era pipes frequently have a RXXXX shape stamp.  

Nomenclature is only visible under magnifying glass and won't show up on a photo.

What does it read?