Wanted, help ID'ing this old cue

NateSchoepf · Oct 18, 2007

came in a case from the 40's or 50's, called a hoppe case(like the one that comes with the new predator cue) Take a look, the butt is very fat, no bumper, weight bolt is there and very tuff to move, nylon wrap looks original, the pearl on the butt does not match the pearl on the shaft(possibly old Palmer shaft??), looks like it may not be pearl on the butt(maybe it was replaced?), I had the butt put on a lathe and it was not warped, hits solid with shaft. take a look and let me know if you have an ideas. 57 3/4 inches long from butt to end of ferrule, heavy, 21 + oz.

joint rings

joint pin

butt cap

weight bolt

points

Pics of case are below, thanks

daniel · Oct 18, 2007

Could be a Rich cue. Nylon wrap is a good clue.

NateSchoepf · Oct 18, 2007

lot of old cue makers used nylon, paradise, rich, ect... I had one person who deals with a lot of rich cues tell me he didnt think it was a rich because of the butt cap. Anymore guesses

NateSchoepf · Oct 18, 2007

I would also entertain some offers, I don't know where to start on something like this but I have seen the old Palmer shafts sell for over $100 by themselves. I really would like some more opinions on the maker of this cue. thanks

Fletcher · Oct 18, 2007

What about the case?

Is the case up for grabs? Any potos?

Thanks!

NateSchoepf · Oct 18, 2007

Here are some pics of the case--notice the leather strap is missing that snaps and holds the lid on, other than that it is pretty nice. Name of an owner on handle. Lid goes on good, snug but not really tight. $150 shipped, paypal or money order.