Need some H&B bat identification help please

[JoeDfan]

The earliest one I have seen is the copyright bat:
http://keymancollectibles.com/bats/j...opyrighted.htm

[sicollector1954]

Yes...I agree! I remember this one now...attic find I think.

[hcv123]

Based on following up the links that were shared it appears the bat is from between 1916 (when Bradsby joins the Co) and 1921 (when the center brand is changed from -.- to Made in USA). Any other information - seems like possibly a little league store model? Would the "fancy" patent number stamped in the barrel be consistent with a standard store model bat of that time period? Assuming little league store model from that era - value?

[JoeDfan]

That dating sounds pretty logical to me.

I think I have one with that type of script (but I don't think the words are exactly the same), and I paid like $75 for mine.

But I am not an expert in bat prices; other than I often pay too much, according to the home accounting office.

[JoeDfan]

Also, that is a beautiful bat.

I would be interested if you are looking to sell, but in that case, you should get someone else's opinion on value.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

Also, that is a beautiful bat.

I would be interested if you are looking to sell, but in that case, you should get someone else's opinion on value.

I will be looking to sell it. Once I can get a bit more info - you are first in line.