Vintage Wilson Johnny Revolta 5-Mashie - 1935 - Golf club

Vintage Wilson Johnny Revolta 5-Mashie
• Item: Vintage Mid-Iron (5-Mashie)
• Model: Johnny Revolta "Championship Model"
• Era: circa 1935–1939 (Transition Era)
• Manufacturer: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Technical Specifications
• Size: Approximately 96 cm (Standard length for a 1930s 5-iron).
• Weight: Approximately 420–450 gr (Typical weight for a forged steel head and Pyratone-wrapped shaft).
• Country of Origin: USA (Chicago, Illinois).
• Original Packaging/Box: Not included. (Sold as a single loose club).
• Licensing: This is an officially licensed Wilson product featuring the authorized signature/name of PGA Champion Johnny Revolta.
Provenance & Markings
• Signatures: The club features a stamped signature of Johnny Revolta on the back of the blade. This is a "factory stamp" signature used for his professional line, not a hand-signed autograph.
• Head Markings:
• "WILSON" (Manufacturer)
• "Johnny Revolta CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL"
• "MILD FORGED STEEL" (Material/Construction)
• "5 MASHIE" (Club designation on the sole)
• Face Design: Features a period-correct "Dot-Punch" pattern rather than modern horizontal grooves.
• Shaft Type: Steel shaft with a "Pyratone" wood-grain celluloid coating, designed to mimic the appearance of traditional hickory wood.
Condition Report
• Head: Shows significant oxidation and surface patina consistent with its ~90-year age. Stampings remain legible.
• Shaft: The wood-grain coating shows some minor peeling/wear near the ferrule, but remains structurally intact.
• Grip: Includes the original black leather wrap; the leather is dry and shows wear from age.
Logos & Labels
Detailed images provided in the gallery show the Wilson manufacturer stamp, the Johnny Revolta signature stamp, the "Mild Forged Steel" seal, and the "5 Mashie" designation on the sole.