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Benelli
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That is hands done one of the prettiest Dove's Ive ever seen!
Really? Cool.
I'll be posting another one of the Pro version ones soon. Maybe this evening or tomorrow. It's an SM-5.
Here is a challenge for you.
I found this case today.
Left to right, what is the brand/maker?
#2 is obvious because of the logo, but do you know the model?
#4 might not be what you think it is. #5 and #6 are very challenging without seeing more, of course.
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Benelli
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1. Scepter
2. Only you have the catalogs I've been stunningly ineffective at getting Mali, Cobra, and Dove catalogs.
3. Rich-Q
4. KaoKao I have two variations of that butt sleeve
5. Looks like a Cobra
6. Don't recognize
1. I'll take it. Might be but is unmarked. Scepter or Renis or Topper or Pollock, not sure.
2. 517 Diamond Back Cobra. I have two versions.
3. Gandy HC-145, early, no bumper, aluminum insert. I have several.
4. Craftmaster (yes KaoKao), not a Cobra, Much nicer than the Cobra, real linen, nicer finish. I have others of this design from different brands.
5. Pechauer
6. Huebler
Of this cue model I have:
three Cobra versions (525 Side Winder) all 3 synthetic wraps
one Craftsmaster, real linen
one Slyfoxx, real linen
one GW, Dave Pearson, with real lizard wrap
one Pinnacle, real linen
one Sierra Apache, real linen, 5/16x14 pin
Still looking for one with this logo, which I believe is Competition or World of Leisure. This example is a slightly different model, but I believe the same model exists with this logo.
You might like this one.
@SunDogAZ might like it too.
SM-5 From the Mizerak Pro series
No Dove logo, don't know why. I don't think it was refinished or anything. Got it in a beautiful Huebler case for a steal.
Nice birdseye. Seems to be real ebony too. Points are CNC at the tip, but the veneers are mitered. Earlier ones had sharp points.
Cue hits and plays really nice. Not the the kind of Kao cue most are used to.
But you can see a slight misalignment in the butt sleeve veneers.
I really dig this cue.
Couple extra Pro shafts that go with any of my Mizerak Pro cues. I had tips and ferrules done on them. Nice shafts.
Chop. I need a hankie. Theses cues can make a guy shoot a load
Geeze. Control yourself. You like cheap hookers too? LOL!Chop. I need a hankie. Theses cues can make a guy shoot a load
I think the darn oneil case might be worth more than the cues. LOL!
But that Gandy is a dandy. I have another one or two of that model. One in jet black ebony. I'll see if I have pic in my files. No idea where the cues is. I'm buried in unmarked cases at the moment.
@GoldCrown
Actually, this is an HC-1000 not an HC-145.
But, jet black ebony butt sleeve as I said. Vinyl veneers and aluminum shaft inserts. Not my pics, but my cue. I'll get pics when I haul it out.
I've been digging through cases again. I am still looking for my other cobra, the other one has linen, and darker butt sleeve wood. I figured you might like to see these since you have two of the Cobra version.
Left to right:
1. Cobra Side Winder, only one here with synthetic wrap
2. Slyfoxx
3. Craftmaser
4. Pinnacle
5. GW Collection, genuine lizard wrap
6. Sierra Apache, only one here with a 5/16x14 pin
Sort of ascending order of quality to I guess. Yes, I am absolutely bonkers, crazy, nuts. Still looking for one brand that eludes me.
Sierra Apache, the one with the 14 pin. Joss shafts fit perfectly. It's actually a nicely finished cue. They were like $425 originally, then a number of years ago they were on clearance for like $180.Bottom photo, far left cue...I like it.
Benelli
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I've posted my Kao rack before so I don't think there is anything in there you have not seen before
The Cobra I posted is like the one you have on the left. The other one I have is like the one you have on the right. I'll get to it eventually.
It's really fun to see those.
The 5th cue in your rack is one I still don't have.
That's a 860 Osprey from the Birds of Florida Series.