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Title: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 06, 2017, 08:25:31 AM
Anyone had one and know the tell-tale signs? Just come across one purporting to be a players' bat, only signs I can see really are a different shape to off the shelf and initials under the grip, with 30 next to it (assuming 30th bat they made for him, maybe?)
Cheers for any help
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on May 06, 2017, 09:16:13 AM
ZA?
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 06, 2017, 10:33:07 AM
Very different era!  :D
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: Batbuddy99 on May 06, 2017, 08:34:06 PM
ST?
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 06, 2017, 09:23:29 PM
MV...
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 06, 2017, 09:24:32 PM
Also looks like twine has been removed and replaced with tape, and there feels like something's been added to the handle to make it super-oval
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: Tom on May 06, 2017, 09:34:24 PM
Also looks like twine has been removed and replaced with tape, and there feels like something's been added to the handle to make it super-oval
That's a Trescothick hallmark too, although the initials obviously don't line up.

Not sure on a way to check who made it. I believe GM do, but have also heard of them to seize players bats if they've been sold.
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: Number4 on May 07, 2017, 05:04:17 AM
That's a Trescothick hallmark too, although the initials obviously don't line up.

Not sure on a way to check who made it. I believe GM do, but have also heard of them to seize players bats if they've been sold.

And Watson
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 07, 2017, 11:13:37 AM
That's a Trescothick hallmark too, although the initials obviously don't line up.

Not sure on a way to check who made it. I believe GM do, but have also heard of them to seize players bats if they've been sold.

Cheers Tom, thought a few ex-GM lads now working at another bat makers may have been able to shed some light on it. Re: seizing, how legally sound is that since it's been legitimately bought by me? Not particularly worried, more curious!
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 07, 2017, 11:38:25 AM
Also, I'm sure I read somewhere on here with joe Root's bats, maybe, that they have initials and a number to say how many bats made for the player?
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: Tom on May 07, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Cheers Tom, thought a few ex-GM lads now working at another bat makers may have been able to shed some light on it. Re: seizing, how legally sound is that since it's been legitimately bought by me? Not particularly worried, more curious!
Some players contracts state that they need to return the bats as the brand retains ownership (or something to a similar effect). Sounds like your bat is rather old now, so wouldn't worry too much.
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 07, 2017, 12:52:28 PM
(https://s4.postimg.org/j8rc106st/IMG_9104.jpg)
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: SRH on May 07, 2017, 01:06:31 PM
Michael Vaughan Purist?
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: it's_a_pudding on May 07, 2017, 01:23:09 PM
Going by that grip I would say so I want to see more.
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 07, 2017, 01:55:17 PM
Michael Vaughan Purist?

Yep! Well, I think/hope so anyway
Title: Re: Gunn and Moore pro bats
Post by: dannyhall04 on May 08, 2017, 11:49:03 AM
A few iPhone pics. Seems to be a bit more 'bowed' than usual Purist shape, and has initials on handle and tape instead of twine. Looks a very early Purist model. Interestingly also has Vaughan's signature sticker on the back, and it's signed properly near the toe (looks to be an early version of his signature, too). Weighs in at 2lb 10.6oz

(https://s4.postimg.org/5zddpxm59/IMG_9110.jpg)
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