Rare brunswick???

[Mr. Bass Man]

Here is a pic of a label that I have never seen before, it appears to be made between 1945-51 based off of the brunswick script but I haven't been able to find ANY information on this model. It has titlist points and looks a lot like my ku king in overall appearance. I looked in the brunswick catalogues and can't find this model, are we looking at a rare bird here?

 

[mmktierney]

Mr. Bass Man....I have played you some one hole, I believe. You seem to have a different cue each time we play.....and you play better each time...so...I hope you don"t change cues again or I"ll have no chance.

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Oh Mike, that just made me laugh so hard. I can honestly say you've been one of my best friends(and favorite opponents) and have helped me be the one hole player that I am I am forever Greatful!!!

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Ok so here's the photo dump, this cue is very interesting!!! It's got the rare composite collar, almost perfect points, is a tapered down willie hoppe, and balanced beautifully!!!

 

[TATE]

I haven't seen one like this either - great find.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Wow, wow.... rare indeed!
I thought I had most of the label cues from Brunswick and I have pics of the few I cant find, I never new that line existed. I bet there was only a few made and maybe only one left.
It has the wrap of a Ku-King and the bumper of the early Tru Balance cues, Brunswick Pro points and the WW2 joint.
AZ member ideologist I will send a link. Thanks for the pics.to see this!

 

[Mr. Bond]

[Could be a Canadian or European model...
I'll do a little digging and see if I can find out anything

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Well I thought it was rare but possibly the only one in existance!!!!!!!! :O
I have to say I've got a few Hoppe professionals and this cue is nicer than all of them, it also has a nicer finish as well. Do you guys think this could be a Rambow?

 

[Ken_4fun]

Hang on to that until you get the whole story my friend.

Ken

 

[Cuebuddy]

Well I thought it was rare but possibly the only one in existance!!!!!!!! :O
I have to say I've got a few Hoppe professionals and this cue is nicer than all of them, it also has a nicer finish as well. Do you guys think this could be a Rambow?

I don't believe it to be a Rambow, it looks to be a tournament "prize" or something along those lines. I am not really an expert on these cues but I know a little. Forum member ideologist may chime in with his ideas.
The Keen shot, Medalist and Carom King are hard to find and I consider them rare but this cue is new to me and I am always looking.

Nice cue!

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

I still have yet to find any info, hopefully ideologist can shed some light on this mystery...

 

[cuesblues]

My WWII era Master Stroke has the same joint, same pin.
It had something to do with the availability of brass during the war.
This cue looks like something Brunswick came out with for a short time, that's nicer than a Master Stroke, but didn't infringe on the Willie Hoppe signature cue business.
Also, it was made close to the end of Rambow's tenure at Brunswick, not that it means anything, but he left in 1950.
Maybe Brunswick was making this cue for customers that didn't like the Willie Hoppe signature cues.

 

[Mr. Bond]

I haven't been able to re- locate it yet, but I know it exists....

Brunswick had, at one point, an advertisement describing a batch of cues that they had produced specifically to be given away as tournament promotional swag. It was like a package that you could buy, with a rule book, bracket sheets, posters, and some cues to use for prizes, and some chalk etc....

I have a strong feeling that this cue was one of these promotional items.
Hopefully I can find that information to verify. Will let you know.