Help Identify Exact Model

[Chopdoc]

Something I tripped over recently. Obviously Sampaio from the looks, as well as the fact that it has the stampings and the bumper. Anybody have an idea of what model it is or when it might have been made? I am thinking mid sixties through to their end in the mid seventies as a range, but I can't find another like it on the web. Obviously not the top model, but not the bottom either. It's in nice shape as you can see. Considering selling it....considering.....

 

[avscue]

its called the "Monaco" circa 1964 or so.

 

[Chopdoc]

Hey, thank you so much!

My gut was telling me mid sixties but the condition is so nice I was hesitant to think it was that old.

It's a very cool cue, very pretty in person and straight.

I really thought I wouldn't find out the model, but AZ comes through! :thumbup:

Thank you avscue! :thumbup:

 

[avscue]

no problem. these cues must be coming out of the woodwork. i just helped a friend of mine who lucked into a "Premier" model. it was in very good condition as well. enjoy.

 

[Chopdoc]

Seems like such things run in cycles. Somebody that was 20 in 1965 and bought a cue would be 71 years old.

They are coming out of "estates". Not just Sampaio cues, but stuff from that era that sat in closets.

I am waiting for my garage sale Balabushka!