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Posted By: Mark Steinberg

This one is a bit tough, indeed. The "Bottle Bat" style is more indicative of the teens, but the rings would indicate earlier.

I believe there is a very similar one pictured in Steven Wong's Smithsonian Book (with red rings). Perhaps it also has a caption that dates the piece... i didn't notice. Just going from memory- my last trip to Borders. Was supposed to be Christmas shopping, but got pre-occupied for quite a while.

Either way, it is a very cool looking, very old bat... congrats!