Help with Louisville Bat Co Horseshoe bat

[tachyonbb]

My barber found this bat while cleaning out his father's place. I am not a bat person so any help on identification, when made, value etc would be appreciated. I did a google search which yielded a lot of Louisville Slugger stuff. Removed Slugger from the search and got the minor league Louisville Bats and a lot of Bat removal services in Louisville KY.

Thanks in advance. Bruce

[ruth-gehrig]

PM sent.

[nebboy]

could be from around 1900

The Louisville Bat company with their familiar horseshoe logo along with the mascot model were sold to the H&B company in the 1920’s and they kept the line for a few years offering signature model bats of both minor league players. (from Mears site)

[perezfan]

Beauty! Very rare to see that maker with the bulbous "Egg" knob. Nice decal as well... he cared for it extremely well, as overall condition appears to be in the top 2%.

[Bill Rayburn]

I agree with perezfan, a really nice bat. How long is it?

[tachyonbb]

Thanks everyone for the information. My barber's father had it in the shop to use in case he needed to defend himself. He has it in a bat case now. I will let everyone know if he decides to sell it.

[GaryPassamonte]

Does anybody have any other information on the Louisville Bat Co? Thanks.

[ooo-ribay]

Very cool bat! So, were these used in the major leagues?

[sicollector1954]

Beautiful decal bat!

[khkco4bls]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Very cool bat! So, were these used in the major leagues?

Uh no, but nice bat.