Help ID this MOP 8 point cue....

[krbsailing]

A local player brought in this cue over the weekend and we don't know who may have made the cue. Looks like rosewood, chainlink ringwork, flat faced joint, brass 5/16-18 pin, leather wrap, MOP dots on the forearm, intricate MOP inlays on two (2) sides of the buttsleeve. It has an unusual rubber bumper; and, the buttend has been drilled out to accept a weightbolt too.

Any insight would be much appreciated ~ thanks!

 

[Bigb'scues]

Are the points recuts? Looks like it from photos.....defiantly a nice cue.

 

[krbsailing]

They do not appear to be recut points? You can see a seam between them which are quite even....but, no question a very well thought out design and well made cue

 

[Tommy-D]

Honestly? No clue who made it,but whoever it was was influenced by Meucci along the way,looking at the rings.

Def a unique piece,bet it plays good too. Tommy D.

 

[Duane Remick]

8 point cue

My friend has a cue similar , or Identical
"bought it new, 1970's here in Tulsa
I will find out this weekend

 

[krbsailing]

My friend has a cue similar , or Identical
"bought it new, 1970's here in Tulsa
I will find out this weekend

Cool :thumbup2: the original shaft had a bit of a bow to it so it's sporting a new flat laminated shaft by Paul Allers with the original ringwork -- it plays real nice too :yes:

This joint configuration sure does look similar to a Meucci but, I don't think Bob ever made something like this.....who knows? :scratchhead:

 

[jayman]

The cue is an Adam. C/B-12. If you look real close at the points with good lighting, You'll see there are either dark green or black veneers on the points.

Viking made an almost identical cue as well. theirs was a Z220

If you'd like an Adam bumper for it P.M me your mailing address. I will be happy to send you a N.O.S. bumper. It will be the little black straight bumper.

 

[krbsailing]

The cue is an Adam. C/B-12. If you look real close at the points with good lighting, You'll see there are either dark green or black veneers on the points.

Viking made an almost identical cue as well. theirs was a Z220

I'll check it out .....cue is at the Pub for the moment. About what year do you think they made this cue Jay? Next question is ......is it worth anything?

 

[ChrisOnline]

i was going to say the points kinda reminded me of the ones they used in helmstetters froma round the 86-87 time frame..

chris

 

[krbsailing]

i was going to say the points kinda reminded me of the ones they used in helmstetters froma round the 86-87 time frame..

chris

Heya Chris :smile:

I'm always amazed at the knowledge base available here ...... special thanks to the Jaymeister..... not to mention all the other folks and resources and kind gestures from the various members here which is truly unmatched anywhere!!!

Hope You all have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season,

Ken :thumbup2: