1976 Bench Bat Question

[33bird]

There shouldn't be ANYTHING stamped on the knob. It's a 1976 bat.

[metsbats]

There shouldn't be ANYTHING stamped on the knob. It's a 1976 bat.

Yes. I referring to the absence of a JB5 or similar store model markings on this post 75 bat.

[33bird]

oh, ok.

[nate]

I'm the seller of the bench bat. It does match his factory records and traits. I purchased the bat with a collection of other reds game used bats. It's a beautiful bat in regards to use and pine tar. As for the gold stamping it's still eluded me. I've contacted other collectors and authenticators about it. One authenticator had a bat with gold stamping (not bench) and the same issue. Bat had all the traits and matched records, but the gold stamping stumped him. I'm certain it was used by Bench and wish I knew the reason why the gold is on there. If you have any questions or information on the gold stamping I'd love to hear it.

[nate]

Just had the bat graded and it received an 8.5

[redoctober]

I am very curious -- who did the grading. Was there any mention in regards to the unusual gold stamping??

Glad you got a good result on the grade -- looks like you may be sitting on a great bat!!