What is the value of a Louisville slugger roger hornsby bat?

Answer 1

Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger baseball bat

In general a Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger Baseball bat dating to the 1920's-1930's is worth about $250.-$350. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A bat in near mint condition could sell for more. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the highest value.

The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.

For example: 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.

"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized" process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"

See Related Links below for a Louisville Slugger bat dating guide.

Answer 2

I have a 35 inch ,40 pw paul waner louisville slugger bat in good condition can you tell me the price? i think it's from 1916- 1929