Tate or anyone Need Help.

[Ken_4fun]

Guys -

Does anyone have a decoder ring for some of the markings on forearms of brunswick cues?

I just looked at a Willie Hoppe cue on ebay, and it had a "2C" on the forearms.
I have seen some other number/letters but I am never sure what any of it means or is it just marking.

Does it mean anything? Thanks for any inputs.

Ken

 

[TATE]

Ken,

I assume you mean these stampings near the joint?

http://www.wuscues.com/images/BURNSWICK/Brunswick%20Willie002-2.jpg

As far as I know, it was only used on the Willie Hoppe's that had a Brunswick black label that were made by contract with Adam in Japan in the 1970's and am not sure what it means. I always assumed it was a serial number.

Chris

 

[Ken_4fun]

Nope thats not it...

Like this....

 

[RogerSLC-LV]

Hi Ken
I think it just means that it's a 20 oz. cue and the right side of the "0" is worn away. Just a guess.
Regards, Roger

 

[TATE]

Hi Ken
I think it just means that it's a 20 oz. cue and the right side of the "0" is worn away. Just a guess.
Regards, Roger

Yes, that's it. The Brunswick's came stamped with weight, so that cue is a 20 ounce. It's actually burned into the cue. Since the cue is round, sometimes the stamp doesn't quite make it in all the way.

Chris

 

[Ken_4fun]

Duh

Thanks guys.....


Feeling kinda dumb...

But I always told better to ask a stupid question....

Thanks again,

Ken