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Title: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 05, 2009, 09:22:00 PM

We have a Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Recurve Bow w/Original Berger Button. We also have a signed decal from Vic Berger.

Any information regarding date manufactured and rarity would be appreciated  (http://app8.sellersourcebook.com/users/40507/pictures_644.jpg)   (http://app8.sellersourcebook.com/users/40507/pictures_648.jpg)   (http://app8.sellersourcebook.com/users/40507/pictures_650.jpg)   (http://app8.sellersourcebook.com/users/40507/pictures_657.jpg)  

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 05, 2009, 09:47:00 PM

I have a scan of a Browning flier, It says it was designed by Harry Drake and Harry thought it would take gold in the 1976 Olympics if that helps..

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 05, 2009, 09:51:00 PM

Can you post the scan or email it?  

So this was a bow that was in production at some point?

Thanks for the information

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: D.Sheppard on March 05, 2009, 11:22:00 PM

Glad to see you found your way here.
                               Shep

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 05, 2009, 11:33:00 PM

Thanks so much Shep..

I have been doing a lot of research on this bow.  It was given to my husband by a dear friend who worked in marketing (I think) for Browning many, many years ago..

We are having a hard time finding information regarding this particular bow.

I am going to try and contact Browning tomorrow.

This bow has set off a  major bow hunting desire... He is now the proud owner of a new compound bow..AND the gadgets that go with it..LOL  I can't wait to get mine..

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Horney Toad on March 06, 2009, 01:09:00 AM

http://www.archeryhistory.com/recurves/recurvespics/browing70.jpg

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Horney Toad on March 06, 2009, 01:25:00 AM

I am somewhat of a Browning recurve fan. I have several bows, the safari II, Explorer II and the firedrake. Never had a folding hunter. The folding hunter was a production bow. According to that link it says 70 so that bow was made around 1970 give or take a year or two. I watch the recurve auctions, there are a few pop up from time to time, so they are not rare, but not real common either. The value in my opinion is approx $200.

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 06, 2009, 10:52:00 AM

I really appreciate all of the help.  We did take it to a bow shop and they indicated it had  never had an arrow shot from it..

They are very curious about it too..

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: d. ward on March 06, 2009, 12:12:00 PM

Yes they are somewhat common and were in production for  a couple years in the 1970's.As Toad mentioned value around 150.00 250.00.They also came in a brown flocked finish kind of like a felt finish.
Browning bought out Harry Drake and Harry stayed on board as a bow disigner I believe for several years.Vic Berger at one time was a team shooter for Bear Archery also..bd

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Kelly on March 07, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

You have the Hunting model that was made in early 1970's. A very good shooting bow but extremely heavy handle. Had two of these over the years. A friend of mine has one of the target models.

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: wadde on March 07, 2009, 11:11:00 PM

I sold a couple of those for 250.00 and 200.00. if that helps.

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 08, 2009, 12:42:00 AM

You guys are great.. Thanks so much

Does the fact that it has not been shot or had an arrow through it, add value?

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 08, 2009, 09:09:00 AM

M&D, I sent you a PM No reply.

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: M&D on March 08, 2009, 01:33:00 PM

Earl, I just checked and there is no PM in my box..

Do you mind trying it again..

Thank you

Title: Re: Vintage Browning Folding Hunter II Bow w/Original Berger Button... Need Information P
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 08, 2009, 08:44:00 PM

Just PM me your email addy and I'll send you the scans of the flier.