APA logo on cue need help identifying

[knuckleduster271]

Hello, I recently acquired this Q and I cannot figure out who the manufacturer is. It has a 3/8 10 pin joint, kinda resembles a McDermott but not exactly sure. Thanks

 

[garczar]

Might be a Mali. Seen a couple like this.

 

[knuckleduster271]

Yes, you are probably right because it does resemble this one pretty closely, but the joint is different

 

[dirtvictim]

Mali, Mcdermott or Viking. They all did similar back in the day. The longer pin seems like Viking to me. Looks great though.

 

[David in FL]

Strange that the joint ring appears different than the butt rings.

It does look like a Mali though...

 

[PDX]

Mali. The gap between the points is the give away.

 

[hang-the-9]

Yes, you are probably right because it does resemble this one pretty closely, but the joint is different

Cues get pins changed all the time, repaired, just swapped due to shafts, can often order them with other pins from the manufacturer. A slightly different design than another cue or catalog picture does not mean too much unless it's clearly faked and done poorly.

 

[PDX]

I have had both Malis with both pins and I prefer their 3/8x10. It looks all original to me.

Here is a thread with a big pin Mali and a catalog scan.

Mali Trophy Series Pics

Anyone have a pic of the trophy series catalog that is legible? I think they were out in the 80s. Can't seem to find a decent pic on the net.

forums.azbilliards.com

 

[Poolplaya9]

Everything about it looks like a Mali to me as well.

 

[Kobachi]