Smith & Wesson Cue sticks ??? Pictures added

model3sw · #1 09-30-2018, 08:28 PM

10/1/18, 8AM EDT,added some quick cell phone pix.

Odd happening today. After scrounging for S&W goodies as long as I can remember, once in awhile you meet some interesting people. Many years back an ad in the old GunList magazine for a S&W New Model 3 Stock (New In Box) brought me to the home of the retired owner of Rex Firearms from NYC now then in Florida.

A few days back I was referred to a gent with assorted S&W, non-gun, goodies. I went by to see and buy some odds and ends that included some poker chip sets and about 300 loose poker chips with Dollar Values of $1, $5, $10 & $25.

Then he shows me a S&W Cue stick. He shows (and gifts me) a catalog he said was about 15 years old by Leisure Pursuits Sales & Marketing LLC, Wayne, NJ and says he had owned the company before he sold out a few years back to retire.

This pool cue is a USA made American Heritage type. It is gorgeous and feels nice to hold. I took a gamble and purchased it as his ask price. In fact, after paying for the other items that were pre-negotiated, I had little cash remaining. He trusted me to take it and send him the $ when I got home, which (of course) I did.

I've been collecting S&Ws for over 30 years and have owned S&Ws (before I started collecting) 45 years ago and I've NEVER seen a S&W pool cue.

Don't get me wrong, it is very, very, nice however, it's no Szamboti ...but it is certainly "nice enough".

Who knows more about these ? He emphasized "these" were made in the USA while other made later where imports.

les.b · #2 09-30-2018, 09:12 PM

Sal, what about a picture?? I've never heard of one either. But that doesn't surprise me, as I've not kept up with non gun items.

Best Regards, Les

model3sw · #3 10-01-2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by les.b

Sal, what about a picture?? I've never heard of one either. But that doesn't surprise me, as I've not kept up with non gun items.

Best Regards, Les

Les, was lazy last night. I added a few quick cell phone pix. Excuse the lousy quality of the pictures. Sal

mwozniak · #4 10-01-2018, 12:13 PM

I had my one-and-only Smith & Wesson pool cue on display in its S&W pool cue carrying case (complete with pocket for chalk) at the S&WCA Symposium held in Baton Rouge Louisiana where the theme was "Ladies and Gamblers".

I found this URL for the S&W billiard line release that apparently happened in 2004. I hope this helps.

Smith & Wesson Launches Innovative New Billiards Line; Cues Feature Advanced AVWS Weighing System and Titanium Ferrule | Business Wire

model3sw · #5 10-04-2018, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mwozniak

I had my one-and-only Smith & Wesson pool cue on display in its S&W pool cue carrying case (complete with pocket for chalk) at the S&WCA Symposium held in Baton Rouge Louisiana where the theme was "Ladies and Gamblers".

I found this URL for the S&W billiard line release that apparently happened in 2004. I hope this helps.

Smith & Wesson Launches Innovative New Billiards Line; Cues Feature Advanced AVWS Weighing System and Titanium Ferrule | Business Wire

Thanks, Woz. That is the same gent I met up with. Sal

old bear · #6 10-07-2018, 12:53 PM

I've never seen a Smith and Wesson pool cue before, but I've been in a few pool parlors were Smith and Wesson products were the norm.

madmikeb · #7 10-07-2018, 02:03 PM

I have two of these that I've had for years. Used to shot pool at a friends every Thursday night so these saw some use, especially the heavier of the two. They held up well and I like them quite a bit. Not to mention that it gave me more opportunity to shoot a Smith!
I get a chance I'll post some pics.

model3sw · #8 10-07-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by madmikeb

Not to mention that it gave me more opportunity to shoot a Smith!

I get a chance I'll post some pics.

Mike, Excellent response ! He didn't have the case for the stick I purchased. Can you post some pix that I can look for a similar or exact style case ? Thank you, Sal

If not I'll have to purchase a generic hard case.

madmikeb · #9 10-07-2018, 10:27 PM

Sal, I bought my sticks on ebay individually and they did not come with a case. I picked up a generic two stick case to keep them in. I'll try to post pics of the sticks tomorrow.

Asha71 · #10 11-16-2020, 06:10 PM

How do I know if my S & W cue is made in USA or import? Also, I do believe I'm missing the weight system. Where can I find that? I've had stick for 15 yrs-ish just found out about adjustable weight!

PatriotX · #11 11-16-2020, 09:59 PM

I saw one with Smith and Wesson’s faces on the butt, once.

Feel free to make your own jokes.

I’ve never seen another, thanks for sharing, OP !

growr · #12 11-16-2020, 11:15 PM

Without seeing the joint and threads, I looks a lot like an early McDermott cue, possibly an Adams......

Randy

Asha71 · #13 11-19-2020, 11:30 PM

Titanium ferrule. We think graphite shaft. But, like I said, missing the AVWS. As soon as I figure out how to post a pic, I'll do that. Also, no faces (lol) but calligraphy SW on butt.