Recent purchase

[Michael Harmon]

I recently purchased a older cue and case . Not sure what I have. Could you check these pictures out and share your thoughts. This is a suede case, popular in the 60-70 era, again I'm not sure. It has some markings similar to a Balabushka. The leather wrap for instance that he put on per customer request and some other markings on butt and shaft. I did not buy this for collectors item, just wanted to start back playing again. I had sold my Meccui that I played with for thirty years, but had some of sons friends that wanted me teach them to play, so I bought this cue, I'm 79 to old to invest in expensive cues, as we say down south, just piddling. Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[Black-Balled]

It does share features with blababushka.

 

[Rusty in Montana]

A very nice find , I'd of bought it if given a chance but I've got to many cues now ha ha ! Let us know how it hits a ball .

 

[gregcantrall]

Looks nice, what do the ferrule look like?

 

[JasonATX]

I'd like to see a better picture of the veneers.

 

[KREE8TIV]

Welcome !

 

[Benelli]

Why does it look like the joint ring is a decal. Can you feel that missing part and see if you can pick at with you fingers.

 

[Michael Harmon]

Why does it look like the joint ring is a decal. Can you feel that missing part and see if you can pick at with you fingers.

 

[Michael Harmon]

Looks nice, what do the ferrule look like?

 

[Michael Harmon]

Why does it look like the joint ring is a decal. Can you feel that missing part and see if you can pick at with you fingers.

No it's actually smooth, nothing to puck

 

[Michael Harmon]

Welcome !

 

[Benelli]

I think you misunderstand what I'm saying.

That ring of wood should go all the way through it, this looks like a torn or chipped decal. I was asking you to check that with your finger nail.and see if you can pick at it.

 

[Michael Harmon]

I did and it was smooth. Did not feel anything, but looks like something should be there

 

[Michael Harmon]

I'd like to see a better picture of the veneers.

 

[maha]

no way its a balabuska.

maybe an early bill stroud joss when he used that pin on some cues. but likely some makers one off.

and a little later than you think

 

[Mensabum]

no way its a balabuska.

maybe an early bill stroud joss when he used that pin on some cues. but likely some makers one off.

and a little later than you think

Sorry Mike, but I'm leaning towards old import.

 

[Michael Harmon]

Sorry Mike, but I'm leaning towards old import.

Ok thanks

 

[Benelli]

Sorry Mike, but I'm leaning towards old import.

This is correct, looks Taiwan'ish to me.