What Model is this Brunswick Table?

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HawksNest18

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Does anyone know the model name of this Brunswick pool table? I was told the table is from 1968 and is a 7 foot table, but the seller doesn't know the model name. Please help me identify.

Also, if you have any information as to the quality of this table, please let me know any details. I'm trying to compare this table to a 7 foot Valley bar box, or the more expensive (and ideal) 7 foot Diamond Professional. I'm trying to figure out if this Brunswick would be closer to the Valley or the Diamond table. Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated.

Any guesses on the value of this table in very good condition would also be appreciated!

Thanks!
 

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Brunswick Info

I went to the Brunswick website, and they have a listing of tables made from 1845 to 1945. Unfortunately, the table I'm interested in was from the 1960s. Here's a link to Brunswick listings for future reference: http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/our_rich_history/antique_tables/gallery_1.html

I did some more research and I found an image of a service manual for a coin operated table from 1968. The model is called "Model HB". This model looks very similar the table that I'm interested in, except that it is not a coin operated and doesn't have a ball return. The rails, skirts, and table legs do look similar.

I looked for the model Sport King, but I couldn't find any matching images. So I'm guessing that isn't the right model.

Any further input would be greatly appreciated!
 

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That's not even close to a sport king:

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Does it have the cue ball hole at the other end...could it be a coin op that was long ago converted?.
 
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New2Cue said:
It looks retro because its from the late 60's I think. Bowling alley score card desk.
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Right, you are seeing it from the bowling pin's perspective. The upper part projected the score on an overhead screen above the lanes. Gotta love the built in ashtrays too....those were the days
 
The table in question is in fact the same model as the one shown in the service manual. They were available with various options, such as ball returns, coin-op, etc.

Comparable to a Valley bar box, not comparable to any Diamond.

Personally I wouldn't pay more than 750 for it.
Looks to be in pretty good shape though.
 
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