F/S: Willie Hoppe cue

John Rambo?

Hi Klopek,

For heaven's sake I was only asking how sure you were. The owner of this cue is pretty sure that the proper spelling of the cue is Rambo. If that is you on your avatar, I would say the owner is about twice your age (sorry Paul..) if you're still curious if the cue "belonged to Sylvester Stallone" at some point, you can have a chat with the owner in a poolhall somewhere in Scarborough. PM me if you're interested.

-Not Sylvester Stallone




Klopek said:
For heaven's sake it's Rambow. Google is international now. ;)

http://www.internationalcuemakers.com/?page=halloffame

http://www.bca-pool.com/industry/hof/ind69-76.shtml
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The Beginner said:
Hi Michael,

what do you think who the cuemaker of this cue..i posted a thread about this cue and asked for opinion of this cue and the price ....people want to see picture of it which I took some crappy one.....the owner told me its a "Rambow" or "Rambo" cue so i guess i have to take his word .... i am no expert this cues ....if it is the cue that owner had told me what do you think this cue will go for? just asking for an opinion ...and will greatly appreciate it :) ...I think I can bring this to VF and ask our fellow AZ members about this cue..what do you think guys?
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What you seem to have here is a pre-1954 Willie Hoppe
with 'updated' rings on the shaft and butt and a steel
replacement joint of the original brass - not unheard of
due to the fact that the butt joint collars are infamous
for loosening with age.

To a collector, I would think that would make it LESS valuable,
not more. MrHoppe and TATE would have a better feel for influence
on price.

There is some chance it's a reworked Rambow - I don't know
if anybody could tell at this point. Herman typically cut his cues
and re-attached under the wrap - that is what he got his patent
for. But I have seen verified Rambows that were unchanged
from the full length Hoppe 'blank'

Dale
 
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p1noy said:
Here are more pics of the cue...

http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg140/p1noy_pics/
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Thanks pare for more pics..your pics is way better than me lol......i think it spells HERMAN RAMBOW...but eh it the same cue anyway lol..so did you call your insurance yet about what happened? im glad your guys are ok

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joint.jpg


forearm1.jpg
 
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pdcue said:
What you seem to have here is a pre-1954 Willie Hoppe
with 'updated' rings on the shaft and butt and a steel
replacement joint of the original brass - not unheard of
due to the fact that the butt joint collars are infamous
for loosening with age.

To a collector, I would think that would make it LESS valuable,
not more. MrHoppe and TATE would have a better feel for influence
on price.

There is some chance it's a reworked Rambow - I don't know
if anybody could tell at this point. Herman typically cut his cues
and re-attached under the wrap - that is what he got his patent
for. But I have seen verified Rambows that were unchanged
from the full length Hoppe 'blank'

Dale
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This is right on - a re-worked 1950's Willie Hoppe Pro. The wrap, joint, and rings are all changed out, so the cue might be cut under the wrap as Dale points out. The rings are unusual and look pretty new to me.

The case is an original Palmer case from around 1970 with some added lettering.

Chris
 
TATE said:
This is right on - a re-worked 1950's Willie Hoppe Pro. The wrap, joint, and rings are all changed out, so the cue might be cut under the wrap as Dale points out. The rings are unusual and look pretty new to me.

The case is an original Palmer case from around 1970 with some added lettering.

Chris
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Hi Chris,

Thanks all of the info...i will ask the owner if the joint, wrap and rings are changed ...the ring work don't look new to me i think the pictures shows look like new i think it just the flash on a camera but it looks pretty old to me in person...how much do you think this cue will go for? PM me the price range if you don't mind


Jun
 
i forgot to BUMP!!! :D...give your best offer guys and ill talk to the owner what he thinks on your offer :) :)
 
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