Mystery cue, please help ID

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Maq1679

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I took a flyer on this cue, it is in rough shape but came with 4 original shafts. I really don't know who made it and I would love your help. It's 5/16 18 pin and to me it looks like whoever made it was trying a Gus Szamboti tribute, the points come up to 2 and a half inches from the joint collar, the screw in the bumper is exactly like my Gus and so is the weight bolt but there is no way this a Szamboti. Anyone have any ideas? If its worth restoring it needs a refinish and a new butt cap but I don't think I will have anyone work on it until I figure out who made it and whether its worth restoring. I would love to hear hear your input. Thanks in advance for looking photo (76).jpg

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It is worth restoring but I would wait til it is ID'ed. You don't want to remove anything that would help in ID. Nice looking cue.
 
Thanks subdude, I paid $300 for it and I figured worst case scenario I could get at least $200 back if I sold the 4 shafts, there's definitely some risk but I thought it was worth gambling on.
 
My early Jensen has a 5/16-18 pin, and the cue looks almost identical to the Szamboti cues I've seen with maple windows in the butt sleeve.
I would take some pics, but the cue is sitting in Chris Byrnes shop being refinished.
 
Didn't the early joss cues have a 5/16x18? When I first saw it, it reminded me of a early or pre 70's

Chris
 
Also reminds me of that Richard black that was posted here awhile back, the one that was Gina-esque

Chris
 
That ring above the wrap is definitely the wildcard here. Doesn't particularly remind me of anything. Looks to be a very well made cue, though. Quite Boti-esque.
 
Thanks everyone for the input, still no definitive answer. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this cue.
 
ChrisOnline said:
Also reminds me of that Richard black that was posted here awhile back, the one that was Gina-esque

Chris
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this was my first guess.....however like everyone else said the ring is key....i would like to see if anyone has a black with a smiliar ring above the wrap or has anyone seen one of richards cues with the ring pack like that....
 
Neat cue. I have looked at it several times. Still can't say for sure. Looks like the buttcap was long and the only person that I know used a longer cap was Tad. Although, I don't think it is one of his. But he does use the same joint. I still like it either way. Best of luck to you.
 
The bumper screw is a hex, it's the exact same screw that in in my Gus but it's 5/16 18 pin and to the best of my knowledge Gus didn't use that kind of pin and the veneers look wrong. I hope this helps. Thanks again to everyone that repiled.
 
"Possibly an Early Bill Schick cue "
You should send Him pics,
He doesnt post here that I know of,
But has always been very friendly and helpful ;)
 
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