This is to thank all the folks who posted info on identifying GC1 vs GC2 vs frankenstein tables. I digested every word. Repeatedly. Now I am checking my analysis for this newly acquired table: The feet and ball storage metal being silvered color vs bronze and absence of decal on the stretcher rules out a GC2. The larger scoring indicates GC1. The metal badging plate and adjustable feet means a later GC1. Have I got all that right?
Background: We relocated to NC by way of FL and left behind in Wisconsin a GC III and a 1920s 10ft Brunswick billiard table. Husband has missed them. Our current cabin in NC mountains has no room for a table, but the overstuffed outbuilding had promise after cleanout. I searched for a GC with no luck. Then amazingly my neighbor was buying live edge slabs from a guy who asked him if he knew anybody who wanted a pool table. He said no but his wife interrupted and said yes as she knew I was looking. They phoned me but had no info about the table - nada, not even the maker - just that seller said it was a great table "worth thousands" and he would let it go for $500. I asked for pictures and about had a heart attack. A GC1 right here in town!
Turns out the table was known to our western NC mechanic who vouched for it. The move, install, cleanup and refelt went perfectly. (Shout out to Danny at WNC Billiards)
Condition is not perfect, but it is pretty darn nice. And more important it plays beautifully. And even if I now learn about flaws or issues, I think I am still good with the table.
So, best birthday present ever?