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Title: Vintage longbows?
Post by: flint kemper on November 27, 2008, 04:34:00 PM

I always hear about the recurves. What are some vintage longbows that shot pretty decent and are still around? Thanks guys. Flint

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: d. ward on November 30, 2008, 06:17:00 AM

Flint I love some of the old Ben Pearson long bows.They shoot great,I have one of the old style BP take down long bows.Really good shooter.bowdoc

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: wadde on November 30, 2008, 11:24:00 AM

C.R. Binkley Freeport, Illinois made some nice longbows years ago. I have a couple and my wife shoots one. Real nice vintage longbows.

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: portugeejn on November 30, 2008, 04:27:00 PM

I have an old Ben Pearson #966 longbow that I really enjoy shooting and shoots well.  It is maple with green woven glass and a straight grip.  If I get my camera fixed I'll take some pictures and post them later this week.

RonP

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: sticknstring+ on November 30, 2008, 11:54:00 PM

Here's a good shooter for you. Do any of you guy's know Martin history? age...how many did they make etc..   thanks g (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/thanksgiving09118[IMG]http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/thanksgiving09114.jpg).jpg[/IMG] (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/thanksgiving09113.jpg)

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: sticknstring+ on December 01, 2008, 12:13:00 AM

oops! here she is... (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/thanksgiving09118.jpg) (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/thanksgiving09114.jpg)

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: d. ward on December 01, 2008, 08:17:00 AM

SNS can you load a pic of the full length of your long bow ? unstrung.Thats a great bow,I'am thinking it sure looks like an early Damon Howatt to me......bowdoc

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: flint kemper on December 01, 2008, 05:25:00 PM

SWEET guys, now I need to find one in the 50 to 55 pound range to buy. Flint

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: sticknstring+ on December 03, 2008, 04:27:00 PM

Here's the full length pics doc. Been in bed with the flu or something for a couple days.  (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/longbow006-1.jpg) (http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/gbsticknstring/longbow004.jpg)

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: flint kemper on December 03, 2008, 08:07:00 PM

Greg, how old of a bow is that? Thanks Flint

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: 450 marlin on December 03, 2008, 08:19:00 PM

I have an old one made in Detroit Mi. that I know nothing about, but would like to hear about any info out there.Has Harmon Archery Range stamped on it.

  (http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u322/0710point/1222029696.jpg)

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: sticknstring+ on December 03, 2008, 08:49:00 PM

I'm not sure Flint. I'm barely scratching the surface on Bear and wing history. I'm hoping one of the guru's of of this awesome place knows more about it.   greg

Title: Re: Vintage longbows?
Post by: portugeejn on December 08, 2008, 11:44:00 PM

The old camera is toast, and I got the new one today.  Here are the Ben Pearson pics.
   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/21137390/346443991.jpg)
   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/21137390/346444007.jpg)   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/21137390/346444011.jpg)
   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/21137390/346444015.jpg)   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/21137390/346444000.jpg)