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Title: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: Jon Kaw on September 14, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
My friend has a Ben Pearson Stallion.  The number on the riser is 10-1321.  Does anyone know what year this bow was made? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
  Jon   :archer:
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on September 14, 2013, 07:35:00 PM
The 10 in the SN means it's a Model 710.  I don't know what the other numbers mean.  I believe the Model 710 was made from 1964-1966.  In 1963 all Pearson models were 9XX. In the 1967 catalog, there is no Stallion listed.
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: Jon Kaw on September 14, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
Thank you for your help.
Jon  :archer:
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: Lucas K on September 14, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
It's not that common of a bow ( that's a relative statement, after all it is a Pearson bow) I think it looks a little like the Kodiaks of that era.
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: wadde on September 15, 2013, 12:17:00 AM
It is a mid 60's bow and not a rare bow by any means. They are good shooting bows and under rated. Good bow good shooting bow. Sold new in the day for around 59.00.
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: Jon Kaw on September 15, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
My friend says it's one of the best shooters he has.  Thanks for everyone's expertise.
Jon   :archer:
Title: Re: Ben Pearson Stallion
Post by: PAPALAPIN on September 15, 2013, 07:29:00 AM
Never saw a Pearson bow that wasn't under rated.  Bear and Wing had the name, but Pearson made some great shooters.