Level 5 prototype Herman Rambow original

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Here are some pictures with information I know about the cue.
This cue is personalized with the name "Mike Paluch." It includes one original shaft, with the players initials "MP." This may be the only shaft it came with as I estimate it to be made from 1939-1941. The signature is not as bold as Rambow's later examples. This piece is one of his early titlist prototypes. This is indicated in the unique ivory and ebony joint, on the shaft, that screws into the all brass joint of the butt. I believe the butt is all Rosewood. It is screwed directly into the wood. There is no brass channel for the screw to travel. This piece has 48 circular inlays of ivory, ebony, and mother of pearl. It features a green Irish linen wrap, with the classic 4 rosewood points. The points are embraced by 4 colored veneers. The ivory ferrule is very small (11.0) All of this amazing rarity is in original and untampered with condition. The one shaft has a warp due to it's age.
 
Here's a photo of the signature next to the unique ivory and ebony joint. This is indicative of an early prototype cue.
 
UPDATE!!!

Tate put me in touch with the son of Michael Paluch, the original owner of this cue. IT IS NOT A PROTOTYPE!!! It was ordered sometime in the early to late 50's. The original owner is no longer alive, but Paluch's son, of the same name, told me his father had worked at a pool hall by the name of Gage Park. Gage Park was in Chicago. It housed 25 nine foot tables, and a snooker table. It was also a bowling alley! He stated that the pool hall was demolished years ago, but recalled spending many nights in the pool hall watching his father play. The son stated that Michael Paluch Sr. had purchased 2 cues from Rambow! Both cues came with 2 initialized shafts. The cue I have in my possession was the second cue Paluch purchased, and this is how it came to be...
Michael Paluch ordered his first Rambow once working in the pool hall. He began playing for money and hustling patrons of Gage Park. In a few years, he had earned enough winnings that he went back to Rambow. This time, he could afford all the bells and whistles. What he came up with was a highly customized, level 5, cue. This was the cue that is now in my possession. Michael Paluch's game must have been on point. That, or he was playing the right guys He was able to afford a level 5 Rambow, while working part time at a pool hall, and attending trade school to become a barber. Sounds like Paluch could cut anything. The son did not know the exact years either cue was purchased, but did say that he had sold them himself after his father had passed away.
Michael Paluch's 2nd Rambow is now a part of m collection. I am interested in selling it. This has to be one of the most customized Rambow's ever. I am asking $7,500.00. It has one shaft. The other one was lost along the way. The one shaft is warped, but the Butt is in solid condition, with slight staining on the linen wrap. PM me with any questions. Thanks for reading
-Chandler
 
Bumpidy bumpski!
 

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The rarest of the rare collectable here... 48 inlays by Rambow. I challenge anyone to find a Rambow cue with more than this one. In my research, I have seen one other with over 40 inlays. It had 44. Bump for legitimate offers!
 
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