MEARS Monthly Auction #5 ENDS April 28th, 2009, 9:00 CST w/ 15-minute rule

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Lot #20:

1921-30 Honus Wagner H&B Retail Model 40 W. Decal Bat Game Used and Returned to H&B

Physical characteristics; Bat is a standard decal signature model retail bat that was used by unkown player. It is side writin and only a few letters are readable . Knob is hand turned. Bat measures 35 3/4” and weighs 35.2 oz. Bat shows heavy game use on all sides with a multiple handle crack of 6”, some heavy grain separation and the entire back of barrel separating and missing several layers and cleat marks about the barrel. Factory stamps are perfect as is the original factory finish. It is graded authentic since it is a standard retail model bat. Decal remains are about 20% with no detail. Side writing is faint. History; Without any history on the player who returned said bat to factory. History of Wagner is well known. He was the first player to sign an endorsment for H&B.