that "C" series McDermott is great, back when they made better quality cues, the "D" series were good but not like the "C" series, I dont remember anything before them, I remember the $1000 cues they made as well and if my memorie is right that was about the last of the high quality McDermotts, after that they still made good cues but not near as nice as the old ones. Their shaft wood is soft too, it dings real easy. They have been a good company for the Billiard industry, and for bar leagues they make good cues today, but not like 25 years ago.
BTW: the cue that started this thread is a great deal.