04-17-2014, 09:36 AM
From Ron's photo gallery, it looks like the 48-360 and 49-607 have distinct alligator patterns on the cover, while the 46-350 has something like a leather pattern and texture printed on the fabric. I'm not an expert, but the texture looks very much like my 46-350. I have two of them, and they are much the same.
It is possible that Philco eliminated the steel strap at some point as a cost reduction. Maybe that's why yours doesn't have metal inside the handle, Paul. Philco often made mid-year cost reductions. I have two 46-350 cabinets with a couple of substantial differences that were probably mid-year cost-saving measures. Perhaps the same thing happened in the 1949 Philco season.
Wow, great story, Mr. Forbes. Who did you play for in the minors? What position? I often listen to the Bulls on my old radios. I used to like the Mudcats, too, but they don't seem to broadcast anymore. I think you can still hear them on the internet, but I never do.
It is possible that Philco eliminated the steel strap at some point as a cost reduction. Maybe that's why yours doesn't have metal inside the handle, Paul. Philco often made mid-year cost reductions. I have two 46-350 cabinets with a couple of substantial differences that were probably mid-year cost-saving measures. Perhaps the same thing happened in the 1949 Philco season.
Wow, great story, Mr. Forbes. Who did you play for in the minors? What position? I often listen to the Bulls on my old radios. I used to like the Mudcats, too, but they don't seem to broadcast anymore. I think you can still hear them on the internet, but I never do.
John Honeycutt
