Rieper Cue??

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I picked this cue up for little money off an auction site. Even though it was cheap it doesn't feel cheap, it appears to be well made and laser straight. There appears to be a stamp on the forearm, it is very faded but it look like "Rieper Co". Anyone have some info on this cue / manufacturer? Could it just be a well made cheap import cue?
Thanks.
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Fore Rail said:
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Thread 'Help with thoughts / info about "RIEPER CO." billiards cue?'

Curious if anyone here knows any info about this cue?

I think it looks really interesting, and I love the style of the points, and veneers.

Looks really old. Antique? I do not know.

To answer my own question, I believe that these cues were made in Japan. I am not positive about that though.

Thanks for any thoughts, or info about the cue.
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Thank you! Not sure why that thread didn't appear in my google search!
 
deep said:
I picked this cue up for little money off an auction site. Even though it was cheap it doesn't feel cheap, it appears to be well made and laser straight. There appears to be a stamp on the forearm, it is very faded but it look like "Rieper Co". Anyone have some info on this cue / manufacturer? Could it just be a well made cheap import cue?
Thanks.
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If you find out what that wrap is, I'm curious. Might just be dirty linen, but I don't think so.
 
Cool cue. Old conversion. Brown KU bumper. Might be Cortland. Odd length on joint collar and butt cap, I guess to get the length. I would expect a 14 pin, so that's a little unusual.
 
Mensabum said:
I was kinda leaning that way.
Here's one of mine...
What's the prognosis?? Doc??
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On closer inspection, that winding looks wrong for Cortland. Cleaning it could reveal a lot.

Since it is a conversion, and I don't see anything special indicating a major maker or historical value, I don't think there is anything wrong with cleaning it up or refinishing it to whatever extent you like. I wouldn't put a modern finish on it though, that would be tits on a bull.
 
Chopdoc said:
Cool cue. Old conversion. Brown KU bumper. Might be Cortland. Odd length on joint collar and butt cap, I guess to get the length. I would expect a 14 pin, so that's a little unusual.
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Are you looking at the JP's? In the fourth picture above it shows the joint ends without them, they don't seem too long to me?
 
Mensabum said:
I was kinda leaning that way.
Here's one of mine...
What's the prognosis?? Doc??
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Yeah, me too although, as Chopdoc mentioned, it is very dirty and a good cleaning by Proficient would help.

#1 and #3 in this pic have Cortland, best pic I have of them.

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Chopdoc said:
On closer inspection, that winding looks wrong for Cortland. Cleaning it could reveal a lot.

Since it is a conversion, and I don't see anything special indicating a major maker or historical value, I don't think there is anything wrong with cleaning it up or refinishing it to whatever extent you like. I wouldn't put a modern finish on it though, that would be tits on a bull.
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I agree with the finish, I'd send it off to have the wrap cleaned up and play it as is.
 
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