WTF Did I Just Buy? Old Cue ID!

Hunter

Hunter

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Ringcue5.jpgHi all,

Well, I hope everyone had a great holiday season!

I just bought this cue and have absolutely no idea who it was made by. It appears to have a lot of features that you would see on old cues, but the features look like they were a compilation of several makers. I don't have it yet, but it seems to be a well made cue. Appears to be at least 40-50 years old...

The cue initially seemed to be a Doc Fry, as I had a Fry that had kind of the same ringwork in the butt (just not nearly as much as this cue). The joint seems to be reminiscent of Harvey Martin or a 1913 Brunswick with the pin in the shaft. The little round bumper looks like an early Viking. The red ring at the very end of the buttcap looks like Fedunka, Paradise, or George Gay. The wrap is twine and still tightly wound and in great shape.

Any guesses? Your input is greatly appreciated!

Steve
 
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I forgot all about that cue. I was watching that and really liked that cue! It looks like a great classic cue!
 
I don't think it's Adam or Viking. I have had a few of their old cues. I would bet an old Brunswick. They made a lot of old cues with no markings and that pin type looks a little like something Brunswick made.
 
Thanks for all your input, so far! Joe V. just brought up the fact that it might be a pin that was supposed to be in the butt, but might have been inadvertently glued in on the shaft side. This would make sense, as I've seen this kind of thing happen. The pin seems too flat to have a good start for engagement. If this is the case, I'm leaning toward Fry again!

Keep those ideas coming!

Steve
 
ebay cue

Dang.. you're the one that outbid me =o]


very cool looking cue. Have no idea who made it though.
 
Hunter said:
Thanks for all your input, so far! Joe V. just brought up the fact that it might be a pin that was supposed to be in the butt, but might have been inadvertently glued in on the shaft side. This would make sense, as I've seen this kind of thing happen. The pin seems too flat to have a good start for engagement. If this is the case, I'm leaning toward Fry again!

Keep those ideas coming!

Steve
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I think the pin is supposed to be in the shaft. I've seen others like this with the pin sqaured off. I wish I could remeber the makers........ Good luck with you're search.
 
Hunter said:
Hi all,

Well, I hope everyone had a great holiday season!

I just bought this cue and have absolutely no idea who it was made by. It appears to have a lot of features that you would see on old cues, but the features look like they were a compilation of several makers. I don't have it yet, but it seems to be a well made cue. Appears to be at least 40-50 years old...

The cue initially seemed to be a Doc Fry, as I had a Fry that had kind of the same ringwork in the butt (just not nearly as much as this cue). The joint seems to be reminiscent of Harvey Martin or a 1913 Brunswick with the pin in the shaft. The little round bumper looks like an early Viking. The red ring at the very end of the buttcap looks like Fedunka, Paradise, or George Gay. The wrap is twine and still tightly wound and in great shape.

Any guesses? Your input is greatly appreciated!

Steve
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I'll go out on a limb and guess that it's a very early Hercek.
 
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