Vintage Morgan
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Vintage Morgan
Okay, Guys.
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Looks like it's in great shape.
Would love to know more.
C
Looks like it's in great shape.
Would love to know more.
C
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Re: Vintage Morgan
Thanks, Canasta.
The whip has no significant history to speak of. The seller/original owner stated he bought it in '84, and has taken really good care of it since. It probably hasn't been cracked much judging solely by the condition of the original fall.
I'm not sure how many of these older-pattern Morgans are still around because I haven't seen too many. If you think about it, the market for professional-grade bullwhips seems to be pretty specific to begin with. Maybe it was even more so in the early Eighties.
The whip has no significant history to speak of. The seller/original owner stated he bought it in '84, and has taken really good care of it since. It probably hasn't been cracked much judging solely by the condition of the original fall.
I'm not sure how many of these older-pattern Morgans are still around because I haven't seen too many. If you think about it, the market for professional-grade bullwhips seems to be pretty specific to begin with. Maybe it was even more so in the early Eighties.
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Is it just me or is the butt knot on that whip more straight than the raiders "egg" shaped knot? It is a nice whip too, I'm just curious. You also need to take that thing out for a little cracking! Congratz on an awesome buy!
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Re: Vintage Morgan
Great to see this! Over here I have a 10' Morgan from 1984 and a 12' from 1987.
Does anyone know when he changed some of the specs?
These have been uber well cared for but definitely put to use.
Does anyone know when he changed some of the specs?
These have been uber well cared for but definitely put to use.
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Wow!!
Congratulations on the purchase!
I wish had one of these in my collection
..but it's rare to see one of these on sale...
Congratulations on the purchase!
I wish had one of these in my collection
..but it's rare to see one of these on sale...
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Re: Vintage Morgan
Thanks, Dates and Lelec!
Lelec, this was a friend's private sale. It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Dates, the knot is indeed almost more barrel-shaped than egg-shaped. But I won't be cracking it simply due to its age.
I get my cracking fix from my 8' Strain, and occasionally my 10' Damrel SOC when I feel like it needs a little more "distressing."
Lelec, this was a friend's private sale. It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Dates, the knot is indeed almost more barrel-shaped than egg-shaped. But I won't be cracking it simply due to its age.
I get my cracking fix from my 8' Strain, and occasionally my 10' Damrel SOC when I feel like it needs a little more "distressing."
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Yes, I agree that It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I too had my opportunity, indeed to be honest I've had more than one, one for unused 10ft 1989 and a 12ft approx '87 -'88.. But,I hope however in a further opportunity because I want to find a Morgan bullwhip made in the first half of the 80s
Cajunkraut, could you do some more detailed pics of the handle?
Cajunkraut, could you do some more detailed pics of the handle?
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Lelec,
I'll work on some better pics. Stand by.
I'll work on some better pics. Stand by.
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Well done! Cherish THAT!!!!
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anyway, gorgeous whip. Could you by any chance post more pics of the whip? The pic posted seems a bit fuzzy.
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Re: Vintage Morgan
Voila.
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whipwarrior wrote:We're not worthy! We're not worthy!
Thanks, Daren and Warrior.
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Dates,
Take another look at Mark Allen's Raiders whip:
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The knots on Mark's and mine look nearly identical.
Take another look at Mark Allen's Raiders whip:
http://www.indygear.com/igRotLAbullwhip.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The knots on Mark's and mine look nearly identical.
Re: Vintage Morgan
It's a fake. See you can tell, the cross section.
I kid. VERY nice whip cajunkraut!!!!!!!!!!
I kid. VERY nice whip cajunkraut!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for pics! Wonderful whip!!
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Thanks, guys.
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That whip is basically the Ark of the Covenant of whips!
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Chris is TOTALLY correct. It's a complete fake. Worthless.ChrisMD wrote:It's a fake. See you can tell, the cross section.
But, being the ultra nice guy that I am, I would be willing to take it off your hands for a nominal fee...
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Hmm...one man's nominal fee is another man's entire fortune...Zuiun wrote:Chris is TOTALLY correct. It's a complete fake. Worthless.
But, being the ultra nice guy that I am, I would be willing to take it off your hands for a nominal fee...
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Better yet, the Holy Grail of whips! I'm surprised nobody else thought of that first!baddates1 wrote:That whip is basically the Ark of the Covenant of whips!
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*Ahem* See the original post.whipwarrior wrote:Better yet, the Holy Grail of whips! I'm surprised nobody else thought of that first!baddates1 wrote:That whip is basically the Ark of the Covenant of whips!
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Re: Vintage Morgan
You know, I don't know if anyone else has thought of this yet.....but I think this might be the Holy Grail of Indy whips.Cajunkraut wrote:Okay, Guys.
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
What?
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Don't be ridiculous. I'll only charge you a $10...um... disposal fee... yeah, that's it, disposal fee.... to take this fake thing off your hands.Cajunkraut wrote: Hmm...one man's nominal fee is another man's entire fortune...
That's fair, right?
....right?!???
Re: Vintage Morgan
Eh, I must've glossed over that part in my enthusiasm. It happens sometimes.Michaelson wrote:You know, I don't know if anyone else has thought of this yet.....but I think this might be the Holy Grail of Indy whips.Cajunkraut wrote:Okay, Guys.
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
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