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What is the date of a Louisville Slugger with the number 40 in the emblem?
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∙ 16y ago
The 40 model bat can date as far back as the 1920's.and was only second to the 125 bat in quality.
The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.
For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930.
"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"
I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe model 40 was a secondary line of autograph models offered by Louisville Slugger, and was a very popular model from the 1916 -1929 era. If you have a 40 model it might have the initials of the player following the number 40. This bat could have had a decal, and it wore off. Below is a link to a Ty Cobb Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat from the 1916-1929 labeling period.
The bulk of the value on a collectible baseball bat relies on the player endorsement. without a player endorsement the value will rely on vintage bat features like a mushroom knob, decal, or ornamental engraving. You did not mention if the bat was endorsed, or the size, and condition. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'s Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. I will also leave a link below to a Louisville Slugger Bat Dating Guide.
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What is the age of a Louisville Slugger marked 125 in the trademark oval Larry Berra model?
Louisville Slugger bat dating guideHillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. See Related Links below, and visit the Louisville Slugger bat dating guide. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Yogi Berra bat.
How old is a Louisville Slugger 125S Hillerich and Bradsby 8 bat?
I have one (Nelson Fox) that should go back to the early to mid 1960s. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the LOUISVILLE SLUGGER BAT DATING guide located on this website. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. See related Links for the bat dating guide.
How old is a official Johnny Bench model Hillerich and bradsby number 250?
The 250 bats date as far back as the 1920's and cannot be used to date your bat. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.For example: The registered trade mark "R" appears after the words LOUISVILLE SLUGGER starting in 1964 through 1980. Bats made in 1973 -1980 will also have The registered trade mark "R" above the "d" in Powerized. If the bat was made after 1980 the center label will just read Louisville Slugger as the words Hillerich & Bradsby co. were removed.See Related Links below for a Louisville Slugger bat dating guide.
How do you find the age of a Hillerich and Bradsby baseball bat?
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating guide located below (Related Links) . You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.
What year was the Eddie Mathews autographed baseball bat from Hillerich and Bradsby?
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating guide Link located below (Related Links). You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.
You have a special Mickey Mantle louisville slugger 125s hillerich and bradsby co bat is it worth anything?
Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger 125S SpecialA Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger 125S Special store model bat in unused excellent -near/mint condition is worth about $75.-$100. in used but not abused excellent condition about $50.-$75.The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, and the age of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. See Related links for more information on Mickey Mantle baseball bats, and a guide to help you date the bat.
Louisville Slugger Model 125S Powerized RSS 2 how old is it?
Your baseball bat cannot be dated by the information provide. the number 125 inside the center brand refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats.The 125 is not the Model number. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.The "S" that follows the 125 stands for Special, and the RSS2 on the knob would most likely be the players initials (RS) Special (S), and the 2 indicates it is a 32 inch bat. This is called an inch mark and appears on store model bats. The inch mark is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the LOUISVILLE SLUGGER BAT DATING guide located on this website. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. See related Links for the bat dating guide.
How old is a Hillerich Bradsby No 50H wooden bat?
The bats that have the H&B brand in the oval trademark, rather than Louisville Slugger are harder to date. The H&B brand denotes a lower grade and lower priced retail bat. These bats were produced from the 1020's through the 1970's. The year the bat was made could effect the value.The number 50 cannot be used to date the bat. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.
What is the value of a HB 1431 Louisville?
The bulk of the value on most collectible baseball bats relies on player endorsements. Without a player endorsement, the value will rely on vintage baseball bat features such as a decal, or special features such as a mushroom knob, a ring bat, ornate engraving, etc. The size, condition, and age of the bat are important as well. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating guide located below (Related Links) . You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.The Bats with the H&B labels are used on inexpensive store model bats, and are a little tricky do date.
When was a 6 bat signed by mickey mantle have been made?
The information that you have provided is not enough to date the bat. The 6 on the knob is an inch mark, a term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. the number 6 would indicate that the bat is 36 inches. Model number is not an inch mark. The signature on the barrel is most likely a facsimile signature as the bat is endorsed by Mickey Manlte. Even if the 6 appears in the center label, more information would be needed. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating guide link located below. (Related Links) You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. I will also leave a link below for an Adirondack Bat Sating Guide.
Would like date on hillerich bradsby co official softball bat 50 underneath the name H B in the center Louisville KY on the bottom underneath that it has reg us pat off towar the end it has walloper?
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. The Bats with the H&B labels are a little tricky do date sometimes but, if they have trade marks, and patens it helps. The "REG US PAT OFF" should date the bat to the 1948 - 1963 labeling period. See Related Links below for a Louisville Slugger bat dating guide.
What is the worth of 5 Jackie Robinson Louisville slugger 125 excellent-mint condition bats marked 2 JR3 JR4 JR5 JR6 on the end They date in the 1964-1972 range?
A Jackie Robinson Louisville Slugger store model baseball bat in general is worth about $50.-$150. There are many factors that could effect the value more or less. As with all Collectible condition is important. Used and abused, bats with chips, faded printing,or split wood, will sell for far less than bats that are in used but excellent condition, to unused mint condition. The size and model number of the bat is important as well. A bat closer to the size, and model the ballplayer used during his career will be of higher value. Little league bats, 31 inches or shorter will be of less value. Your bat marked 34 on the knob is an inch mark indicating a 34 inch bat. The date the bat was made will also factor into value. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Jackie Robinson Louisville Slugger bat is and other information visit the link below. Louisville Slugger Bat Dating.
