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Title: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sticshooter on January 13, 2008, 09:00:00 AM

PICS! I wanna see pics and read stories on why ya love them Vintage bows and why ya shoot them :readit: . I am a sucker for vintage bows. But my lust for trying different customs is worse right now :saywhat: . I have a 65 Kodiak that needs a face lift. I had a couple of other older bears 58 Kodiak that BOWDOC made like new and a couple Hoyt's and a few Wing Slim lines and Howatts. Loved them all. They shoot sweet and are good in speed department.. So lets see them bows you vintage bow guys.<><

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Billy on January 13, 2008, 09:46:00 AM

This 65-68 Bob Lee RW Hunter is my only trad bow..to date.. You've seen it before.
I got her for $35 at an "antique" store. Still had/has all original stickers, etc.
Thought I was buying a 'dink' for the kids.
Shot my first chipmunk and squirrel with her, and she follows me all over the country.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/PC200100.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/PC200103.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/PC190088.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Killdeer on January 13, 2008, 10:19:00 AM

Herters and Howatts and Bears! Oh MY!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/rackone.jpg)

Howatts and Pearsons and Bears! Oh MY!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/racktwo.jpg)

My favorite, a '65 K-Mag.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Img_4275.jpg)

And you ask why??

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/06NewYearsEve65KMag.jpg)

Silly boy. :knothead:
Killdeer :p

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sticshooter on January 13, 2008, 10:30:00 AM

That is a sweetheart of a bow killie. Who shot that group? :rolleyes: Billy that is a very nice Lee curve. I have been looking for a bow I let slip by a few years back on the auction site. It was a darton SL classic ? been kicking myself since. For a lousy 5 bucks I let it go by! :knothead: :banghead: <><

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Billy on January 13, 2008, 10:49:00 AM

I'm sure Killie shot that blindfolded and in the dark... ;)

I understand letting one go. Guy offered me something he called a 'plastic crooked bow' for $25 about 6 months before I restarted trad ... went back and ask him about it, he says 'oh,nope sold that one, some guy thought the medallion with the bear on it was too cool to pass up'....
:knothead:
if I were only this wise , yesterday....

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sgrogg on January 13, 2008, 11:18:00 AM

I've shot Billy's bow....it's sweet!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sticshooter on January 13, 2008, 11:23:00 AM

Yep if I only had all the stuff from when I was 6 years old. My mon worked right next door to whiffen archery back in the 60s. That's where I learned to shoot with a my York curve bought from them. My two Uncles ans my cousin used to bunny hunt every weekend behind our house. Man I miss that. Great times and funny back then speed was not talked about much.LOL<><

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: lodestar on January 13, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

Heres the holy grail, The 54 Kodiak 60" 46# with a Nimrod back quiver...All decals are intact and clean, compass is there but unfortunately the jew fell out from behind the needle. Shes a real shooter. Someday I would like to take a deer with it..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/skrew/007.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Shovelbuck on January 13, 2008, 12:08:00 PM

Here's a few Groves...................

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/Grovesa.jpg)

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/Groves1-1.jpg)

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/Grovesandnewarrows.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Billy on January 13, 2008, 12:41:00 PM

sgrogg - you could post that bow of your son's (that story is a classic)
missed ya at the October hunt, We'll be doing that again, though.

shovelbuck - luv them aras

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 13, 2008, 01:01:00 PM

lOVE THE gROVES WISH I had Lefty! marco#78

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sticshooter on January 13, 2008, 05:46:00 PM

Yep they are sweet bows. Wild colors and all.<><

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bjorn on January 13, 2008, 09:38:00 PM

These are two of my current fav's
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN2380.jpg)
Both are 1960 Kodiaks; the longer one is 64" and 53#@28. The little one is 56" and 50@28. Both bows are whisper quiet and very smooth. The arrows are Sweetlands Forgewoods.
The longer bow was expertly refinished by Bowdoc.
I am still looking for a matching 60" bow.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: sticshooter on January 13, 2008, 10:21:00 PM

WOW! Those are awesome. Them old Bears are some of the coolest looking bows. But them so were the Howatts.<><

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: MJB on January 13, 2008, 10:30:00 PM

Bjorn,
Those are some might FINE bows, Congrats :thumbsup:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: MJB on January 13, 2008, 10:31:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by MJB:
Bjorn,
Those are some mighty FINE bows, Congrats :thumbsup:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: MJB on January 13, 2008, 10:34:00 PM

Oops, wanted to modify my spelling . Hit the quote instead :knothead:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bjorn on January 14, 2008, 04:48:00 PM

Here is another pair of favorites of mine:

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN2382.jpg)

The longer recurve is a 1957 Kodiak Special 70" and 52#@28. Being such a long bow I never thought that I'd really hit the sweet spot on that one. But it has nothing to do with length-it has everything to do with design. The bow is a real shooter and super smooth.
The shorter bow is a 1958 Kodiak Special 62" and 50#@28. This bow is great in the woods. Short enough to maneuver in brush and long enough to shoot really comfortably and well.
(The extreme camera angle made the limbs a little cattywumpus y'all)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: MJB on January 14, 2008, 06:34:00 PM

SWEET BOWS :thumbsup:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Blackhawk on January 14, 2008, 07:36:00 PM

Here's a vintage 64" 1959 Kodiak, 55#, with vintage Bear arrows, vintage quiver, sitting on a vintage bench.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/59Kodiak-1.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: MJB on January 14, 2008, 07:43:00 PM

That's SWEET :thumbsup: :archer:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Shovelbuck on January 14, 2008, 09:39:00 PM

Here's a few more of mine.................

Colt....
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/Colta.jpg)

Bear Cub....
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/Caitlinbow.jpg)

Pearson Cougar....
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Shovelbuck/Archery/Forum%20pics/BenPearson.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: kennym on January 14, 2008, 10:07:00 PM

I've got a few Bears and a 52" Pearson.only pic I've got is this Kodiak Hunter,45#,greenish glass,good shooter! :thumbsup: Gave $50 for it in a trade 12 years ago. Think it had camo tape on it before I refinished it,really didn't need it tho...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/doewbearbowLargeWebview.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bryan Burkhardt on January 14, 2008, 10:39:00 PM

Here's my vintage A handle in the Arctic.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p293/shootsarrows/2005ArticCircleMuskox-HolmanIsland0.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: kennym on January 14, 2008, 10:43:00 PM

Bob,what time of year was that? Looks colder in MO than the Artic!! LOL

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bjorn on January 14, 2008, 11:17:00 PM

Cool! Bryan is that a Musk Ox?

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: duncan idaho on March 17, 2011, 09:06:00 AM

I thought I would bring this back to life for two reasons: first, the vintage bows have an elegance that is hard to describe, like an African sunset, or sunlight reflecting of the snow covered Alps, and second, I was trying to locate some photos of a Jack Howard Gamemaster. Anyone have any?

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Stumpkiller on March 17, 2011, 09:43:00 AM

Can't help you with a Gamemaster.

Here's my current favorite - a 52# 1966 Browning Explorer.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2050.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:45:00 AM

Frank, I am on your same boat;love them all.I love the custom for the woods you can choose and for performances at your wished poundage,but the old bows for smoothness quiteness and romance.i think the old bows still performe good.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:48:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0390.jpg)
Some of my Bear TDs.The prefered is the Type 1 A riser 1969.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:50:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0004-5-1.jpg)
My 1970 Super kodiak,another prefered

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:52:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0009-1-1.jpg)
Kodiak Magnum 1967,small demon.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:53:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0013-1.jpg)
Chasing rabbits with a 1976 KMag.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 09:54:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0005.jpg)
I sold this to my friend Doug 77.SKodiak 1968,beautiful small handle.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 10:00:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/Wildboar2011-Jan.jpg)
Bear TD Green Stripe,signed by GlennSt.Charles.
Put a good use.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: agross1 on March 17, 2011, 10:06:00 AM

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss307/fsnatch/stumping002.jpg)
Bowdoc gave this one a facelift for me. My first recurve. Don't think this one will ever go. Still my favorite grip.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: EL Mejor on March 17, 2011, 10:34:00 AM

GREAT BOWS,ALL CLASSICS...

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Post by: duncan idaho on March 17, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

Great bows and thank you for the pictures. All of you, what classics as EL Mejor said...

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Arwin on March 17, 2011, 01:20:00 PM

Right now I'm playing with a 69' Alaskan recurve, very fun to shoot!!

Taken with an old 37# dual shelf Cub.
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/Picture214.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: A.S. on March 17, 2011, 01:33:00 PM

Felix, you have many beautiful lefties my friend!!

I just love all these old bows.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Wannabe1 on March 17, 2011, 01:40:00 PM

My recently acquired girl. 1967 Damon Howatt Monterey. 62", 42# @ 28".

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0418.jpg)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0423.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: benzy on March 17, 2011, 02:52:00 PM

Nice bows!

My 59 Kodiak / 60" 50#

I hunted all last fall with just this bow, no deer, but a racoon and a tree rat. ;0)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/benzy70/59windowC-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/benzy70/59strungC.jpg)

Currently for sale in the classifieds...

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Larry m on March 17, 2011, 02:59:00 PM

The 59 Grizzly is my newest addition then a few from the Kodiak family. (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery407.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery402.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery149-1.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery151.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: coaster500 on March 17, 2011, 02:59:00 PM

This Hi-Speed shoots as good as anything I own :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BagandaRinehart005.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BagandaRinehart008.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BagandaRinehart006.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Hunting%20and%20Camp/2007%20November%20Hunt/Img_4920RE610.jpg)

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: BoonRoto on March 17, 2011, 04:09:00 PM

Lots of good looking bows on here but those 59 Kodiaks are OH SO NICE!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: BoonRoto on March 17, 2011, 04:11:00 PM

Looking at those 59's again, SO NICE!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 04:15:00 PM

Thanks Allen,and here in my stable they breed like the rats,I have 90+ right now!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Nook on March 17, 2011, 04:22:00 PM

Here's my '57 Kodiak Special. We are the same age, but she shoots better than me... ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/JHarper/DSC014892.jpg)

Just picked up a '59 Kodiak. Whip got her today and is giving her a make over... I'll post before and after pics in a few weeks.

Jeff

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: doug77 on March 17, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/DSCN0428.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/IMG_1897.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/KS1.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/KII3.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/66KodiakX200Arrows1.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/IMG_0617.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/leftyK001.jpg)

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/arrows2.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 17, 2011, 06:10:00 PM

Nice man cave Doug!I love those Bear LHs.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Wannabe1 on March 17, 2011, 06:46:00 PM

Killie, what kind of cat did you have to de-tail to get those string silencers? :laughing: :eek:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Larry m on March 17, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

Lots of Very Nice Bows being posted on this thread! Here is a 59 KS 40# @ 28" 66" which is one of my favorites, and an assortment of other Bears. (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery007.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery099.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: doug77 on March 17, 2011, 07:20:00 PM

Felix, you can tell its winter by all the junk piled up, to dang cold to try to heat my shop so every thing got brought inside.

you get my e-mail about Iowa

doug77

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Gray Buffalo on March 17, 2011, 07:52:00 PM

A Hoyt Champ II 1954

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/graybuffalo/IMG_1349.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/graybuffalo/IMG_1344.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/graybuffalo/IMG_1347.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/graybuffalo/IMG_1353.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Hatrick on March 17, 2011, 08:13:00 PM

My favorite oldies are the Damon Howatts.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/dh-shadow.gif)

My favorite is the Monterey...4th from the top

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/HowattRack1.jpg)

The Monterey still goes out Hunting. This was last year.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/6PT2110909.jpg)

The Monterey came through again this year. Love those old Howatts.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/8pt5.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Ray on March 17, 2011, 08:23:00 PM

My dads old 55 static grizzly on the rack.Not sure of exact year. (http://i.imgur.com/RbSub.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Covey on March 17, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Hatrick, Those are some sweet Howatts! I'm just a little envious right now. :D

Jason

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 17, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

1960 Kodiak Special, one of my birthyear bows.

Winterhawk1960

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060834.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060832.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060843.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060836.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060838.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060841.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060829.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060827.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on March 17, 2011, 09:53:00 PM

OK, I will play along. :cool:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646005.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646006.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646007.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646008.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646010.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 17, 2011, 09:54:00 PM

My other birthyear bow, a 1960 Kodiak Special Deluxe.

Winterhawk1960

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070079.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070076.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070071.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070072.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070084.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070090.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070089.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070096.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: EL Mejor on March 17, 2011, 11:13:00 PM

WOW,NICE CLASSY, VINTAGE BOWS,MORE PICS,,,

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: mwosborn on March 17, 2011, 11:19:00 PM

That one is pretty!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: cacciatore on March 18, 2011, 05:05:00 AM

Don,I don't know how much you payed for that beauty,but you have made a great deal!Lenght and poundage are perfect for you too.This one is for sure one of the most remarkable Bear bows I have ever seen.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 18, 2011, 08:58:00 AM

Thanks.........Felix. Actually, I got both bows for very reasonable prices. The "DeLuxe" came from the big auction price and was won with a "make offer" bid. The pictures that were posted of it left a lot to be desired, but it worked out for me in being able to get it for an unbelievable price.

I am extremely happy with both bows, their performance and beauty are unbelievable for their age.

Winterhawk1960

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: ibehiking on March 18, 2011, 10:52:00 AM

Howatt Hunter

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n395/ibehiking/Bows/P1010313.jpg)

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n395/ibehiking/Bows/P1010314.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: ibehiking on March 18, 2011, 10:54:00 AM

Howatt Hi-Speed NE Plus Ultra

Beautiful wood on both of these Howatts. They also shoot as good as they look.

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n395/ibehiking/Bows/IMGP0517.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 18, 2011, 11:08:00 AM

Jack Howard Gamemaster.

(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/JackHowardMuley.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Kinslowfarmdoe04R.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/TexasGamemasterboar.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Coloradolook.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: BoonRoto on March 18, 2011, 11:52:00 AM

Winterhawk, those are a couple of doozies.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Stinger on March 18, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

Here are a couple of mine. From left to right: Bear, Little Bear; '59 Herters Olympic Official MKII; '67 Shakespeare Yukon; '69 Shakespeare Necheda; '56 Kodiak Special ... and my '59 Kodiak Special

(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp107/lotusf14/DSC01691-Copy.jpg)

(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp107/lotusf14/DSC01692-Copy.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Hunter 709 on March 18, 2011, 01:31:00 PM

Here is my old 1966 Ben Pearson Hunter 709. This was my first bow and I was very green when I bought it. It turned out to be a really nice bow to learn on and well worth the $73 that I paid for it. I realy like the zebrawood riser, I'm a sucker for pretty wood grain. Cool thread.

(http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae287/earlbargen/Hunter709deerrub.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: snag on March 18, 2011, 01:52:00 PM

No Red Wing Hunters or Wing Thunderbirds?

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Wannabe1 on March 18, 2011, 05:24:00 PM

Here ya go Dave. Redwing Hunter, 62" and 42#.

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/DSC00450.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: pruski on March 18, 2011, 06:12:00 PM

very nice

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bert Frelink on March 18, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

Here you go 1952 Bear Grizzly 50# @ 28"
October 2009
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/52buck.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: snag on March 18, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

I love it TW! Got the wife mowing, the kid watching and holding the arrows and you're shooting! Perfect! haha

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Killdeer on March 18, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

I hope she finds his arrows. Looks like the yard only gets mowed when he's lost enough to make it worthwhile. :biglaugh:

Here are a couple of old pics of my racks.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/rackone.jpg)

Herters International Match Hunter
Herters Perfection
Damon Howatt Triumph
Bear Polar
Damon Howatt Hunter
Vertical bows are a '71 Grizzly and a Jeffery Mity-Mag Classic.

The only ones I have sold are the Perfection and the DH Hunter.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/racktwo.jpg)

Howatt Hi Speed
Not-so-old Lady Kodiak
Ben Pearson All American
Bear Grizzly double shelf
Ben Pearson Stallion

I dunno what's in the case, and the vertical bow isn't that old. Lotsa bows aren't on the racks.

This one wasn't, but is now, along with another Colt and another Bear Polar.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Bows/File0001B.jpg)

And the 1969 all-fiberglass Green Bear will never leave.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Misspent%20Youth/Christmas19692pspedit.jpg)

Killdeer

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bonebuster on March 18, 2011, 09:05:00 PM

"Vintage" what a special word!

Thanks for the pictures all!!!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Wannabe1 on March 18, 2011, 09:07:00 PM

I knew I was gonna catch crap for that photo as soon as I posted it! :laughing:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Killdeer on March 18, 2011, 09:33:00 PM

This is that kind of audience!

:knothead: :laughing:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: leatherneck on March 18, 2011, 09:48:00 PM

Killy-That is an awesome pic of your youth.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: GREASEMAN on March 18, 2011, 11:23:00 PM

Great lookin Sticks!!
Thanks for sharing the Pics!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bill Sant on March 18, 2011, 11:32:00 PM

Hey Nick,,that bow looks vaguely familiar.............

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Post by: paul11 on March 18, 2011, 11:38:00 PM

Funny pic wannabe1 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: raghorns on March 18, 2011, 11:49:00 PM

Bert, the 52 Griz is awesome!

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: EL Mejor on March 18, 2011, 11:56:00 PM

NICE,PICS,1960,,,

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Bert Frelink on March 19, 2011, 12:44:00 PM

Thanks Lyle, that was a very special and magical night, I like to think Uncle Fred was looking over my shoulder.
Bert. :archer2:

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Sean B on March 19, 2011, 12:45:00 PM

Lets see if this works this is my first attempt at posting photos.

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/seanb45/VintageBears003.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Sean B on March 19, 2011, 12:49:00 PM

yikes, it was supposed to shrink, guess it didn't shrink it right.

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Sean B on March 19, 2011, 01:13:00 PM

'58 Grizzly and a '66 Kodiak

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/seanb45/VintageBears002.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: buckster on March 19, 2011, 01:48:00 PM

Here's my collection of Vintage LEFTY Bear's.

(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/HuntPyramid/BarrysBearLefties002.jpg)
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/HuntPyramid/BarrysBearLefties001.jpg)
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Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: vintage-bears on March 19, 2011, 06:24:00 PM

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/130.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/119.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: 59Alaskan on March 19, 2011, 07:16:00 PM

Lots of fabulous bows on this thread!

Here's a 1959 Kodiak Special 48# 66"

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And some Grizzlys

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1300576472.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1300576472.jpg)

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1300576537.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1300576537.jpg)

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 19, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

Colin,

I love those '59's.......I'm gonna own one eventually. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Winterhawk1960

Title: Re: LET'S SEE THEM VINTAGE BOWS
Post by: trubltrubl on March 21, 2011, 03:02:00 AM

posted this before on other threads..but incase you have not seen...1967 1/2 Superkodiak Bow...deer shot in SAME STAND as Bert Frelink who shot his deer with a 1952 Static recurve made my Mr. Bear....maybe his spirit is with us???

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff383/bte1958/P1020762-1.jpg)

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