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What is the value and original use of a Babe Ruth Bat Model 180 Louisville Slugger made between 1916 1929 with BR and 5 stamped into the bottom of the handle?
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I'm not sure if the 180 bat dates to the 1916-1929 bat labeling period. I looked through a few catalogs and could not find any 180 bats made before the 1950's.
A bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930. I will leave a link below to a bat dating guide to help you date your bat.
The 180 bat would be an inexpensive store model bat, as also indicted by the BR5 on the knob. BR5 stands for Babe Ruth 35 inch, and this "inch mark" is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Model number is not an inch mark. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.
In general a Babe Ruth store model bat could be worth between $200. -$500. based on age, and condition. Older bats in exceptional condition could sell for more. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price.
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