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<blockquote data-quote="KevinM" data-source="post: 412674" data-attributes="member: 2318"><p>FWIW -- I have a pipe that's sorta like yours. It's 5 1/4" x 1 3/4". Stampings say BB&S [i.e., Barling] 5607 Challenger London, England. This is on the underside of the stem. I understood the design is known as a Sled, for the prowlike, jutting forward edge of the bowl. My pipe isn't exactly like yours. I'd describe the carving of mine as more stylised, with a sharper prow, a shorter, thinner stem, a longer slightly curved mouthpiece, and a slight waist to the bowl. Mine has a blast finish and sits, although precariously. The carver of your pipe seems to have gone for a sturdy, natural look with a shorter mouthpiece, and a rugged oval stem. I can easily see its appeal. If you put Barling 5607 in your browser and choose a Worthpoint link, I think you may find a pipe that at least resembles yours. I'm not sure how helpful the above will be to you, but I hope you enjoy your new to you pipe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KevinM, post: 412674, member: 2318"] FWIW -- I have a pipe that's sorta like yours. It's 5 1/4" x 1 3/4". Stampings say BB&S [i.e., Barling] 5607 Challenger London, England. This is on the underside of the stem. I understood the design is known as a Sled, for the prowlike, jutting forward edge of the bowl. My pipe isn't exactly like yours. I'd describe the carving of mine as more stylised, with a sharper prow, a shorter, thinner stem, a longer slightly curved mouthpiece, and a slight waist to the bowl. Mine has a blast finish and sits, although precariously. The carver of your pipe seems to have gone for a sturdy, natural look with a shorter mouthpiece, and a rugged oval stem. I can easily see its appeal. If you put Barling 5607 in your browser and choose a Worthpoint link, I think you may find a pipe that at least resembles yours. I'm not sure how helpful the above will be to you, but I hope you enjoy your new to you pipe. [/QUOTE]
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