Need help with vintage Rambo cue

JimmyRayK

Gina collector
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My friend asked if I could help with this. The problem is that I know absolutely nothing about vintage cues. Below are pics of an old Rambo cue. We think the cue came from the 1920-1930's. The cue has 2 shafts and was restored by Bill Schick. Any information on this cue including value would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Jim Kissinger

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I can't tell if it's a Rambow. If not, it's for sure a Willie Hoppe professional at least.

The basic cue is the same as a Willie Hoppe professional although the black buttcap looks slightly thicker than most I've seen, so it's possible it's been changed. Also, the ivory ring looks pretty clean - most would have cracks by now, so I assume it was changed as well. I have several and the black butt plate measures 1/4".

The joint is consistent with the Hoppe Professional's and Rambow's from the 1950's, although the shaft inserts look a little different. I think the one shaft closest to the butt is original. The veneers and the prong woods etc are the colors that were common in the 1950's. Rambow was using Brunswick parts for his joints, so they are identical to the Brunswick although he sometimes turned the joint down with a slight taper, but Brunswick did too to make everything smooth then they custom fitted the shaft.

Without having a history on the cue or having an expert look at it, you can't really say it's a Rambow. You might want to contact Chris, Bogey on the boards here - who might be able to tell you more.

Chris
 
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i need to see the bottom of the butt (the metal screw).

the joint don't look right to me, either does the hoppe butt.

need some more pics bud.

tate and I would be glad to help.


chris G
 
Agreed....the things mentioned don't look right for it to be a Rambow. Possible that it was at first, but over time it could have had the butt and joint altered/replaced because of abuse/failure. Way prior to Schick restoring it, even. That's the tough things about these old conversion cues. I would tend to just think modified Willie Hoppe Professional to be on the safe side. Maybe $700-$1200 range based on it having the work done by Bill (letter or receipt would help the $ on a sale).
 
Thanks for the help everyone. Might try and get more pictures and see if it helps to clarify.

Jim
 
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