Inherited a bunch of old cues

ugotactionTX · Jul 1, 2014

not sure about many of the them but John Guffey is(was?) a cuemaker from Oklahoma... I've seen some pretty nice stuff from him. Not sure how active he is anymore as it's been a while since I've seen or heard about anything he's built. A buddy of mine has an old Guffey conversion that while very plain, is well made and plays pretty sporty.

alstl · Jul 1, 2014

My advice would be to separate the cues which are signed or have a logo from the rest.

A cue which caught my attention in the first picture - 2nd cue above the cue with red forearm, red butt, black wrap. The cue appears to have veneers and windows with a steel joint. Is that one signed?

jay helfert · Jul 1, 2014

A lot of cheap stuff in there with a few good ones thrown in. I'd say most are in the $50-100 range, with a few in the low hundreds. But you may have one of two that are worth more. You need to find someone knowledgeable in your area to appraise them for you. Hard to do that online.

Inaction · Jul 1, 2014

ctyhntr said:
Consider getting a scale and a set of calipers.

Get a cue friendly calipers. The one I bought last year for $30 would likely leave a mark on the cues. An alternative would be to use some fiberboard between the cue and caliper.

Bella Don't Cry · Jul 1, 2014

joefullerton12 said:
I just joined this weekend, and I am in high hopes that some of you will be able to help me identify some older cues that I have inherited from my father-in-law. I have been shooting pool for about 25 years, and I am pretty well versed in the bigger name cue brands like McDermott, Meucci, Players, etc. But in this collection, I have found some brands that I had no idea about (John Guffey is one, and my father-in-law has a handwritten letter with the stick from John Guffey himself!), and there are some with no markings that I hope some of you can help me identify. I'm sure some are junk, but I'm also sure that some are great sticks. I'm going to post a few pictures today, and as I get thru more of them and come to the ones I have questions about, I will post them individually. 67 cues in all... Here they are.

WOW!
What an inheritance - Your father-in-law truly loved you..! :thumb up:
Sorry for your loss...

cue fix · Jul 2, 2014

zpele said:
I'm talking about the rainbow one. It has the trademark Palmer glittery stuff but Viking uses that as well so I'm curious.

I think the rainbow cue is an Adam cue.

joefullerton12 · Jul 2, 2014

Hey guys, I am leaving for vacation today and will return on Tuesday. Then I will start in earnest on posting these sticks one or two at a time. I will try my best to start with the ones you guys have asked about. I really appreciate your help and expertise in identifying some of these cues. I am going to take your advice and buy the blue book of cues subscription online, although it will be of no use without knowing what you are looking for! So thanks again for your help! :thumbup::thumbup:

pacemonster · Jul 2, 2014

jay helfert said:
A lot of cheap stuff in there with a few good ones thrown in. I'd say most are in the $50-100 range, with a few in the low hundreds. But you may have one of two that are worth more. You need to find someone knowledgeable in your area to appraise them for you. Hard to do that online.

As always....JAY IS SPOT ON!!!!!!! Find someone in your area. I'm sure they would be more than happy to help.

vicieyem · Jul 2, 2014

Sorry about your father-in-law..

But you got some nice Adam cues in that collection. Those are keepers. Enjoy them!:smile:

nineballsafety8 · Jul 2, 2014

Better pics of the Hueblers pleez

ceebee · Jul 2, 2014

joefullerton12 said:
I just joined this weekend, and I am in high hopes that some of you will be able to help me identify some older cues that I have inherited from my father-in-law. I have been shooting pool for about 25 years, and I am pretty well versed in the bigger name cue brands like McDermott, Meucci, Players, etc. But in this collection, I have found some brands that I had no idea about (John Guffey is one, and my father-in-law has a handwritten letter with the stick from John Guffey himself!), and there are some with no markings that I hope some of you can help me identify. I'm sure some are junk, but I'm also sure that some are great sticks. I'm going to post a few pictures today, and as I get thru more of them and come to the ones I have questions about, I will post them individually. 67 cues in all... Here they are.

Are you going to sell any of of the cues you inherited ?

number13cfan · Jul 2, 2014

The first photo has the first 10 - 12 cues look to be Carom cues, I recognize a few of them. PM me for more info.

Number13cfan

iba7467 · Jul 2, 2014

It has already been mentioned, but you should:

GROUP BY MANUFACTURER; THEN GROUP THOSE UNKNOWN

You obviously have a number of Adams and Vikings. There are probably a couple Meuccis, Hueblers, Palmers, etc. Group each of these together. Then Take all the others that have no markings as a group and those with signatures as a group. This will allow "experts" on here to identify those that they are most familiar with. Good luck and my sincerest condolences to your family.

alstl · Jul 2, 2014

iba7467 said:
It has already been mentioned, but you should:

GROUP BY MANUFACTURER; THEN GROUP THOSE UNKNOWN

You obviously have a number of Adams and Vikings. There are probably a couple Meuccis, Hueblers, Palmers, etc. Group each of these together. Then Take all the others that have no markings as a group and those with signatures as a group. This will allow "experts" on here to identify those that they are most familiar with. Good luck and my sincerest condolences to your family.

I agree and it they were my cues I would first get calipers and a scale to provide precise weight and diameter, then group the Adams together and post them with individual prices, Palmers together etc.

For unknown cues I'd take a few more detailed pictures and post them on the main forum first to get identity, then move to the wanted/for sale forum. As Jay Helfert said, there may be a couple worth some good money.

mmedford · Jul 2, 2014

mmedford said:
I have a question; in the first picture; starting from the closest cue, Can anyone identify cues 3 & 5? The two with the colorful veneers.

Reposting my question, because I do not want it overlooked.

Thanks,
Mark

Palmetto cue · Jul 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Hope this post finds you and your family well. Good luck and have a good time with with discovering the identities of all the wonderful memories left behind!
Mikey

joefullerton12 · Jul 2, 2014

mmedford said:
Reposting my question, because I do not want it overlooked.

Thanks,
Mark

Hi Mark! I'm not overlooking it for sure, I just don't have the answer! If I find out, I will certainly let you know. Thanks

joefullerton12 · Jul 2, 2014

I will certainly take all you guys suggestions into account. Thank you for the input and I look forward to sharing all these on here. Will be fun I think!

arps · Jul 3, 2014

joe, if you are going take a picture of these cues individually, dont forget to take a shot of the joint pin, especially those "unknown" and unsigned cues.

Lexicologist71 · Jul 30, 2014

In the 2nd posting, 3rd cue from right (including the one that's cut off) with curly maple and purpleheart is a Ray Schuler. I believe that's an SC190. I gave one to a girlfriend once upon a time. It sold for $395 in 1994. Until Ray's death in 2002, he was the only cuemaker using that joint. He designed it and patented it.

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