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Title: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: lefty4 on July 22, 2011, 10:03:00 AM

I am looking to get some information on a bow I added to my collection a few years back.
It is a Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF-4144.

The bow is 58" and a child's draw weight of 61@25.
Yes, 61@25.
It appears to be maple and has maroon glass back and belly.
I am a lefty and have never shot it.

One friend told me the bow was made in 1960.
Are these good shooters, and are they collectable?

Thanks,
Doug


 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/A-3.jpg)

 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/A-1.jpg)

 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/1.jpg)

 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/2.jpg)

 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/3.jpg)

 (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/6.jpg)

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: 2treks on July 22, 2011, 11:13:00 AM

Very nice shooters from what I know. Nice bow.
Chuck

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: Horney Toad on July 22, 2011, 12:02:00 PM

Wow, 61@25. Wonder if it stacks?      :D

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: lefty4 on August 05, 2011, 09:09:00 AM

Anyone have any more information on this bow?

Doug

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: d. ward on August 05, 2011, 10:16:00 AM

I have a little info not much but you could call BW and they can tell you what day the bow was shipped out.But yours is a late model 1960 for sure 1960 serial numbers were 2671 to 4175 wilson bros built 1504 bows that year.
1961 wilson bros BW catalog says MODEL HF price 69.50 a 58" bow for draws to 30" and weights to 70 pounds this is an ideal model for those who prefer a short hunting bow or want a fast stable bow that can be used for Field, Hunting, flight or Archery Golf bd

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: jackdaw on August 06, 2011, 02:36:00 PM

Nice bow! I just shot the sister bow to that one last week!! It had a maple riser that was factory painted black and had that same "cranberry" glass. It was made in 1960......this one was 49# at 28". Nice bows for sure,,,they have some value...just not in the 1959-1960 bear Kodiak territory.

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: ckruse on August 06, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

I acquired a 1960 model lefty several years ago, and gave it to a left-handed friend. Great shooter, and the strung profile is VERY similar to the 59/60 Kodiak. CKruse

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: d. ward on August 08, 2011, 11:37:00 AM

BW did not sell lots of bows out of plain hard rock maple.But for me I love them I love the look of the plain jane.Here's a pic of a bit later model I been working on bd    (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/16010.jpg)   (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/16012.jpg)

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: lefty4 on August 08, 2011, 08:09:00 PM

That's a pretty bow there bd!

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: oldbohntr on August 09, 2011, 12:42:00 AM

Yep, I'd be really happy if that were mine!!

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: d. ward on August 09, 2011, 06:38:00 AM

wow it may be yours ?????????? bd

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: Chuck_Delsandro on August 09, 2011, 06:53:00 AM

Sweet bow Lefty! Very collectable to those who know its shooting characteristics, although the weight may not be desireable for some it gets me excited  :D  Id love to see how it casts an arrow.

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: Charlie Lamb on August 09, 2011, 09:04:00 AM

"Are these good shooters, and are they collectible?"

Black Widow has never made a "bad" shooting bow.    :D    ;)

Title: Re: Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF Model - Information
Post by: lefty4 on December 10, 2011, 10:10:00 AM

Any other inputs on this bow?

Thanks,
Doug