MacGregor M43's - all original?

[stevehj]

Here is a set of MacGregor M43's (1 to 4). They are in absolutely tremendous condition considering they are almost 70 years ago. You can still readily see the serial numbers on the back of the necks. They still have the original leather grips and the silver shaft labels. I am not sure but, they look to me as though they still have their original finish so I am reluctant to touch them to pretty up the faces or the soles. Seems like refinishing them might enhance their beauty but reduce their historical value. I know my friend the Robot Doctor will appreciate these beauties.

**Driver Pix**

**Brassie Pix**

**3 Wood**

**4 Wood**

 

 

[freddiec]

Absolutely incredible , They are the best Original condition m43 set I’ve seen in a very long time. That driver is a beauty !! Also the wood looks super hard on each of those clubs. A real treaure ! Refinish ?? They look great as is imo excerpt for that one ding on the bottom of one of the inserts.

[dbg78]

That 4W is just stunning!

[deejaid]

I’d keep them just like that. Beautiful.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

> @dbg78 said:

> That 4W is just stunning!

 

Yep, the 4w is my favourite of the bunch, though I have a bit of a 4w bias, to be honest.

[robert horneman]

Definitely refinish. They will be beautiful and playable. The inserts and soleplates need to be reset.

The refinish should be done by an experienced club maker who has done hundreds of wood clubs.

[Maxwell]

I own a few sets and singles and have worked on a few sets. I'd say " original " .

Blair

Canada

 

[Ping Player]

Beautiful...! I played a M43 driver in college in the 1980s. I wish I still had it. Great driver. I played most of my time in college with a Cleveland. "The Cleveland Classic" driver. I still have two of them. Anyway, love the 43s!

[RobotDoctor]

Steve is right ..... I do appreciate the beauty of his M43 set!

[Maxwell]

I have a couple of original sets down stairs and have worked on a few singles as well. Those woods are original. They may be the nicest set I've seen in 15 years. My driver(in the bag) is a M 43.

Blair

Canada

 

[Foozle]

These are beautiful! I would leave them as they are. I enjoy clubs that show their history and am also more comfortable playing them with a bit of patina - don't feel so guilty should I roof one! They are only original once and so long as they remain playable as these look to be I would preserve that. Lovely set.