Who made it? ID help plz

[half fast bankr]

Bought this with a Fellini off ebay years ago. As with so many cues, it's just been sitting in a closet. Best guess is 25+ years old. Solid, well built cue. Merrywidow of unknown wood. I am partially colorblind, but I would put this somewhere between Coco, and a dark Braz.Rosewood.

I have also never seen this bumper/bolt configuration. Up top, the joint pin appears to be quality stainless, and is straight up to the rounded tip, unlike many cheapos that begin to taper from the top thread. Also looks like some time and effort went into the rings as they are not generic.

I have no idea, Do you? Thanks!

 

[cueaddicts]

Looks like it could be a Helmstetter. Didn't they use that pin for a bit? Jayman?

 

[half fast bankr]

It's def from that era (70's-80's). Helmstetter, Mali, Viking, -ish. Not sure if it's a custom or production. The rings throw me. Plus, it has a very well done linen wrap.

 

[jayman]

Looks like it could be a Helmstetter. Didn't they use that pin for a bit? Jayman?

Yes, Helmstetter.

 

[Chopdoc]

Another classic from the Far East! :thumbup:









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[measureman]

Looks like a Noneya cue to me.