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Title: ID Black Widow?
Post by: Whip on November 22, 2011, 07:37:00 AM

I recently came across this old bow but know nothing about it.  I was told it was a Black Widow X10, but find nothing using that in a search.  
Anyone ever see one of these?  Doesn't look like anything special to me, but what do I know?  

 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Bows%20For%20Sale/Lasch-BlackWidowX10Hunter.jpg)
 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Bows%20For%20Sale/Lasch-BlackWidowX10Hunter-1.jpg)
 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Bows%20For%20Sale/Lasch-BlackWidowX10Hunter-3.jpg)
 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Bows%20For%20Sale/Lasch-BlackWidowX10Hunter-2.jpg)

Title: Re: ID Black Widow?
Post by: d. ward on November 22, 2011, 08:26:00 AM

Joe I think that one is around a 1974 bd

Title: Re: ID Black Widow?
Post by: Rabob on November 22, 2011, 08:27:00 AM

Whip

That apears to be a 75-76 Black Widow Express and painted.The limb bolts were brass and it looks like the decal on the bottom limb was painted over.They made those in a Hunter model which was a 54" bow,weights up to 65# and the target models were 58"and 60"with weights up to 50#'s.The target model handle came in three colors,Ivory gold or black and the limbs were Ivory,Gold or semi-gloss clear over white glass and natural wood.The Hunter was all a Satin Black.
String height 58"-7"to 7 1/4" 60" 7 1/4" to 8" Hunter model 54"- 6 3/4" to 7 1/2"    

Target model complete bow: $229.50
Hunter model complete bow: $169.50
Hope this helps.

Regards,Ray

Title: Re: ID Black Widow?
Post by: Whip on November 22, 2011, 08:44:00 AM

That helps a lot, thanks!  
Based on that it is the Hunter model.  It is 54" and 55#.  It has been painted, and a pretty lousy job at that.  I'm thinking not worth the effort to refinish?  
Do you know if the limbs would fit one of the other old Widow metal risers?  I'll probably just dump it on the Bay and let someone do what they will with it.  

Thanks!

Title: Re: ID Black Widow?
Post by: Rabob on November 22, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

Whip

I don't know of any other rizor the Hunter Express limbs will fit.

Regards,Ray