seeking National Cue catalogs

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It is my understanding that National Cue had a factory in Chicago in the late 60s. Does anyone know of someplace that might have catalogs of theirs? Any leads appreciated.
 
That's a good question. I don't believe I've ever seen one, but of course that doesn't mean that none exist. You might try the Chicago history museum, or the Newberry library in Chicago, both have extensive collections.

Unfortunately with them making cues for a relatively short time, the chances of finding some literature is not real great.

Good luck. If I see anything I will let you know.
 
No luck finding catalog, but I have a National cue

Mr. Bond said:
That's a good question. I don't believe I've ever seen one, but of course that doesn't mean that none exist. You might try the Chicago history museum, or the Newberry library in Chicago, both have extensive collections.

Unfortunately with them making cues for a relatively short time, the chances of finding some literature is not real great.

Good luck. If I see anything I will let you know.
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I haven't had luck finding one either.

But I have a really nice National cue that plays great. It's 18.2 oz, 58", 12.5 mm tip.
Can be seen in the Cue Gallery at my website: http://sites.google.com/site/donnylutzpool/
 
juanboldizsar said:
That's a very nice looking cue, Donny. I see on your site you have it listed as a '68. How did you determine the year?
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According to the Blue Book, National Cues were made for one year in Chicago, when they moved to Kentucky in '69 and were purchased by Gandy in '71.

I also saw a cue identical to mine a few years back that was identified as a "Chicago" National.

It's possible that it was made between '69 and '71...
 
Right on. I just took mine (there are pics of it in my album) to the local billiards shop pro. He told me that the joint collar and butt are probably ivory. It has the name National stamped on the butt just like yours. A sweet hitting cue for the short game.
 
It's for sale.

juanboldizsar said:
Right on. I just took mine (there are pics of it in my album) to the local billiards shop pro. He told me that the joint collar and butt are probably ivory. It has the name National stamped on the butt just like yours. A sweet hitting cue for the short game.
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Thanks. I was surprised at how nice this old cue plays.

By the way, it's for sale.
 
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