What is the name on the buttcap?
I'm not the spelling police and please don't take offense but I'm pretty sure Richie's (the cue builder) last name is Smithlin. The name on the butt of this beauty is "R. Smithlin". He makes a sweet hitting cue and this is a great price.
That is a nice looking cue with a ton of work at a great price.
Out of curiosity, I wonder if he actually made the cues in this listing from Ebay where everyone screwed up on whoever built the cues, and no one could ID them for sure. The ringwork in the butt is similar, at least.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=183679&highlight=mccormick
Joe
In my opinion theses are not Smithlin cues. 90% positive
A friend of mine was telling me about this cue the other day. At least I think this is the same cue. Where you at pool sharks a couple days ago? It's a really nice example of smithlins work. It makes me wish I had the money so I could add it to my collection.