Model M from the second Palmer catalog
circa early 1970’s
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This model ‘M’ is as shown in the second Palmer catalog.
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31 mother of pearl inlays.
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White w/ black speck Irish linen wrap.
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Very good original condition.
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1 shaft ~ 12.6mm.
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58” ~ 21.1 ounces.
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Q2339 ~ $2,700
Model M from the second Palmer catalog
circa early 1970’s
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This model ‘M’ is probably one of a kind.
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5 veneers instead of the typical 3.
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Extra veneers are green.
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24 mother of pearl inlays.
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Non typical butt sleeve on an ‘M’.
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White w/ green speck Irish linen wrap.
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Excellent original condition.
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1 shaft ~ 12.85 mm.
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58” ~ 20 ounces.
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Extremely rare Palmer cue.
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Q2340 ~ $3,800
Model C from the second Palmer catalog
circa late 1960’s
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Palmer’s tribute to Herman Rambow.
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4 point ebony Titlist conversion.
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Distinctive radiused butt plate.
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Very good original condition.
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1 shaft ~ 12.9 mm.
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57.5” ~ 20.4 ounces.
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Q2346 ~ $1,350
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Palmer Custom Cues
The original line of cues consisted of 8 designs, letters A through H, showcased on a flyer produced in 1965. These designs were incorporated
into what is now considered the "First Catalog" in 1966 and with 3 added designs. The First Line Catalog now numbered each cue and also
featured two cases, which were made in Brooklyn to Palmer’s design and specifications by a company called the Fine Brothers.
Model 1 variation from the PM Palmer catalog
circa early 1980s
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Solid Bubinga “Merry Widow” style cue.
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Two-tone Dacron wrap purple and red.
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Stainless steel piloted joint with 5/16” x 18 brass pin.
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Good original condition.
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One of a kind – it is Earl Strickland or Shaquille O'Neal size.
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66” ~ 24.4 ounces.
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Butt - 33” ~ 18.3 ounces.
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Shaft 1 ~ 33” ~ 6.1 ounces ~ 14.4 mm.
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Shaft 2 ~ 28.5” ~ 4.0 ounces ~ 13 mm.
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Q2325 ~ $450
Model M before the second Palmer catalog
circa late 1960’s
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This model ‘M’ is pre second catalog.
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Joint and butt cap are like cues from the first Palmer catalog.
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25 mother of pearl inlays.
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Very possible this cue is the first model ‘M’ prototype.
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White w/ green speck Cortland wrap.
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Very good original condition.
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2 shafts ~ 12.7mm & 12.8mm.
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58” ~ 19.4 ounces.
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Q2370 ~ $3,400
This is a magnificent collection of three Palmer Model ‘M’ cues are diverse, unique and rare.
2 of the 3 probably being one of a kind, the early cue may be the very first ‘M’ and the prototype.
The trio should be kept together in a discriminating, appreciative collectors’ show case.
‘M’ ~ Eugene Balner may have been thinking of Marilyn Monroe when he designed and created the ‘M’.
The curves are provocative and sexy and blonde with a splash of gaudiness from the mother of pearl.
One of the most distinctive and recognizable cue designs of all time and remains so after more than 50 years.
