Need help with Forearm ID

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I received this photo of a Palmer forearm from a collector. It's from a 2nd catalog Model D (similar to the first catalog Model 6). Normally these would have a Titleist forearm. I also have my own Model F with the same forearm.

I believe that both of these cues were made in the 1970's just prior to the 3rd catalog models were being sold, or even custom made after the 3rd catalog came out.

Does anyone recognize this work? The prongs look like Honduras mahogony or a similar wood. The points on both cues are very even - it's very nice work.

Thanks,

Chris
 

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Brunswick

The Forearm Is The Last Generation Of Brunswick Blanks. Made Similar To A Titlist Just With Different Colors. I Am Also Unsure If The Are Full Length Fullsplice, Or Just Short Blanks For The Forearm. Many Of The Brunswick Cues From That Era Have The Same Forearm.
 
I can't help with the I.D but i really like the colours in that forearm. unusual but they seem to work really well.
 
FAST_N_LOOSE said:
The Forearm Is The Last Generation Of Brunswick Blanks. Made Similar To A Titlist Just With Different Colors. I Am Also Unsure If The Are Full Length Fullsplice, Or Just Short Blanks For The Forearm. Many Of The Brunswick Cues From That Era Have The Same Forearm.
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Thanks. That makes sense. I'll check out some of the 1970's Brunswicks.
 
cueaddicts said:
Chris, definitely looks like the type of imported blacnk used on the later cues.....Sean
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I do know what you're saying.

My first instinct was that these forearms were made by Adams, but the two cues are 2nd catalog models and the logo's and models were from the early 1970's, before the later PB and PM lines with their imported forearms.

Plus in the later lines with the imported forearms there is no color combo like this. I do believe you, however.

Any further info on this?

Chris
 
unless it's been rewrapped, it appears to be a titlist... However, it also resembles a Zamboti (Barry). if memory serves me correctly, didn't barry make a cue that looked like a titlist? I'd need to see a few full pics of the cue to help you better. There are a few of us in the pool room that are willing to help you out.
 
TATE said:
Tracy,

How can you be certain of this without removing the wrap?

Chris
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In a short splice, the maple appears to go under the wrap. See where the veneers meet between the wrap and maple? That is a dead give away. It could be a short-full splice, but it is definitely a full splice.

Tracy
 
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RSB-Refugee said:
In a short splice, the maple appears to go under the wrap. See where the veneers meet between the wrap and maple? That is a dead give away. It could be a short-full splice, but it is definitely a full splice.

Tracy
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I should have used the term "half splice", instead of "short splice" above. There is one exception, that I can think of, to my above statement. It could have the same appearance, if it were from one of Spain's half splice blanks, made between '79 & '88. Since no one suggested, that it might be a Spain blank, I assumed it to be a full splice. So... if I am wrong, I appologize in advance. ;)

Tracy
 
RSB-Refugee said:
I should have used the term "half splice", instead of "short splice" above. There is one exception, that I can think of, to my above statement. It could have the same appearance, if it were from one of Spain's half splice blanks, made between '79 & '88. Since no one suggested, that it might be a Spain blank, I assumed it to be a full splice. So... if I am wrong, I appologize in advance. ;)

Tracy
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Some time when I get a similar cue I am going to remove the wrap and measure everything up. The one I have now has the original wrap and it's perfect so I don't want to mess with it. I have a full splice Adams at home and I just want to check it against these Palmers.

Chris

Chris
 
Definitely not a Spain, nor is it a Titlist or Szamboti. I'm fairly certain that like someone said before it's a Brunswick type blank. I seem to recall seeing some of the fancier Brunswick cues from that period with that veneer combo. In the early 70s Brunswick cues were already using blanks made at offshore facilities. Not sure if it was actually Adams Cue Company doing them...but pretty sure they were done in Japan.
 
cueaddicts said:
Definitely not a Spain, nor is it a Titlist or Szamboti. I'm fairly certain that like someone said before it's a Brunswick type blank. I seem to recall seeing some of the fancier Brunswick cues from that period with that veneer combo. In the early 70s Brunswick cues were already using blanks made at offshore facilities. Not sure if it was actually Adams Cue Company doing them...but pretty sure they were done in Japan.
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I believe you are correct. I have some reliable information now that this is an imported forearm made by Adams for Brunswick.

Thanks to all for the help.

Chris
 
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