The pics you posted look like a Sport King. A later one, the old ones were two-toned on the sides. https://austinpooltablemovers.net/p...-brunswick-sport-king-oversized-8-pool-table/
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What Brunswick model here.
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I have a restored Centennial table an hour away if you want to bump up a bit
I'll keep an eye out for you
Don't know what to tell you. You asked for opinions and two people gave their's.
He's probably looking at pics of the older two-toned version. I posted a link to one like he showed. The later ones were all one tone.
PracticeChampion
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Yep sorry, the other link was different, the newer one does look similar. Can I tell if it's a 3 piece from underneath
The Sport King had square tapered legs.
The Sportsman had square legs.
The table in your last picture is a Sport King. It's as good a table as you will ever need. The only significant structural difference between a Gold Crown and a Sport King is the mainframe.
The table you pictured first is a Dakota II, a family table made of particle board and melamine.
The Sportsman had square legs.
The table in your last picture is a Sport King. It's as good a table as you will ever need. The only significant structural difference between a Gold Crown and a Sport King is the mainframe.
The table you pictured first is a Dakota II, a family table made of particle board and melamine.
Totally agree. Way better than any 'home table'.
They were all 3pc slates. Don't know what year they went to the all one tone of wood. Nice table.
The 1955 Mail Order Catalog shows the Sport King with Khaki colored aprons.
That's what i told him. Thing looks nice.
I have a GC1 in solid condition for $500 and I'd take $400 lol
Wow. That is a smokin deal!!! Wish i had room for one 'cause i'd be all over that.
PracticeChampion
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As others have stated here, later Sport King with 3 piece slate. How much are they asking?
PracticeChampion
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Asking $800 but figure can get cheaper on the spot
I'd offer $400. When I bought my Gold Crown, there were 2 on site (my buddy got the other). They were asking $1K each. I knew they had to get them out of there and the tables needed some work. I offered $600 for the pair. They sold them to us for $800 ($400 each). Pool tables are not easy to sell and I'd wager they have a timeline to get it out of there. If you offer $400 you may be able to get it for $500-$600. You have to go into it thinking it will need rubber and new cloth. It is 60 years old after all. You can use that as bargaining chips with the owner.
PracticeChampion
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Yep
Looks like it's missing the foot apron (3 pieces, which includes the ball storage tray), and at least one corner shield. The foot apron could be easily replaced with a single piece of poplar. The corner shields are typically sheet steel. Easy enough to fabricate, if you have a metal fab shop nearby.
$800 is a bit steep for this one. But, as you said, you should be able to get it cheaper.. I might suggest $500 or less.
PracticeChampion
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Yeah the first pictures didn't show all that for a reason, definitely won't be paying asking price