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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-ADWD-T2JT-E
Peterson System Standard Sandblasted (XL305) Fishtail
undetermined
Dating: Owner-stated6 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This is a Peterson System Standard pipe, a sandblasted example of the brand's distinctive System engineering. The pipe is designated by the shape number XL305, indicating a large-scale version of the classic Peterson shape. It is equipped with a fishtail mouthpiece and is designed to accommodate a 9mm filter. The System series is characterized by its internal reservoir and graduated bore, intended to condense moisture and provide a dry smoke. The sandblasted finish reveals the rugged grain of the . The stampings present on the pipe identify its maker, line, and model number. As Peterson pipes do not typically carry a factory date code, the era of manufacture for this example is undetermined based on the available information.