Lou Gehrig

[cjclong]

I am looking for a Lou Gehrig game model Louisville Slugger bat. Game used is probably out of my price range but a game model bat exactly like those he used is what I am looking for.

[mjkm90]

Are you asking if we have one to sell, or something else?

[cjclong]

I am interested in purchasing a game model Gehrig bat depending on price.

[suave1477]

I am just curious in your request.

You said a Game Model bat!!
Are you referring to a Retail Model? Or a Game Issued?

I am asking because I believe I have seen once in a blue moon a Game Model (Retail) pop up on Ebay.

[ghostkid]

I've got a 1926 Gehrig lathe bat that I'd be willing to sell. The bat has been graded by PSA as GU10 and by MEARS as A10. My email is kevinkasper@netzero.com

Kevin

[cjclong]

Since I'm relatively new to collecting I may not be using the right terms. Louisville Slugger makes a replica bat they retail of a model they made for Babe Ruth back in the 20's or 30's. I would like to acquire either a modern replica that is exactly like the Louisville Slugger Gehrig used or an older Gehrig bat that is either one of his unused gamers or just like it.

[mjkm90]

Store model bats are as close as most of us will ever get to a Ruth or Gehrig bat. The store model 125 and 250 s are extremely well made, but not exactly like the one they used. Close, but not exact. Their bats were made to exact specifications for that particular order. Model 40 bats are also very nice, and a fraction of 125 or 250 models. Gehrig is MUCH more difficult to find than Ruth. Good luck with both.

[bat_master]

There is one on ebay right now that ends in a couple days. Looks like a nice one too and will probably end pretty high.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-LOU-GEHRIG-Bone-Rubbed-36-bat-1931_W0QQitemZ140114162661QQihZ004QQcategoryZ50125 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[cjclong]

I am getting an education. What are the differences between the 125 and 250 and 40 bats? I tnink the one on ebay in the post below appears to be a 40 and is listed as made in 1931. If you can tell me the differences in the numbers, I would appreciate it.

[JimCaravello]

If interested, I have a 125 label bat from the 1921 - 1927 labeling period that is super nice - is 35" long and weighs about 33 ounces - has 35" stamped on the knob - a very rare bat based on age and the 125 label - thanks, jim ( jcaravello@nc.rr.com )

[mjkm90]

It's the quality of the wood. 250 is the best and are seldom seen (veeeerry pricey). 125 is the model most pro players used. 40 is the model for the rest of us. You and I could see little difference between the two, but the fellas at H&B back in the day could.

[jboosted92]

I am getting an education. What are the differences between the 125 and 250 and 40 bats? I tnink the one on ebay in the post below appears to be a 40 and is listed as made in 1931. If you can tell me the differences in the numbers, I would appreciate it.


(THE BELOW IS BASED ON THE EARLY ERA)

The "125" bats from the early era 1911-1931 were known as Exclusive bats for the name on the bat. if they were Handturned/Lathe with NO inchmarks on the knob.

The "250" and "40k" (K meaning Kork Grip Handle) were the most expensive bat (both pro and retail) Best wood, kork obvisous wasnt a free add-on.

The 250 and 40k PRO-model bats are EXTREMELY Rare as ordering records only show a few entries for each. There are pictures of Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb and others hold a kork grip bat(s), however, L.S. logs show only a few players regularly or specifically ordered (H.O.F. Babe ruth, Joe Sewell, Travis Jackson...)

If you are looking for a pro-model 125 Gehrig, get out your checkbook. ($100,000)

A pro-model 250 or 40k( which i havent seen) if the bat met his specs probably in the 10g to 50g (pending the demand and reasons specified..)

as for the store models....i think the previous responese got you in that direction..

(If im wrong in what I wrote...someone..please update..so im not providing false info)

[cjclong]

Wanted to thank Jim Caravello for the Gehrig bat. It was exactly what I was looking for. Also appreciate the advice from the forum members that in response to my post here.