Title: The bow you sold , ya wish ya had back thread!
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 23, 2008, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 23, 2008, 10:06:00 PM
Yes sir cant remember who I sold it too, but wish I had her back ...A Bow built by Neil Russell , Wilderness Bows a 66 47#@27 Lefty Bamboo a Bocote...man I could kick myself!!!!
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OK WHOSE NEXT THE BOW YA SOLD YA WISH YA HAD BACK!!!!!! :)
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OK WHOSE NEXT THE BOW YA SOLD YA WISH YA HAD BACK!!!!!! :)
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Post by: Mike Byrge@home on January 23, 2008, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: Mike Byrge@home on January 23, 2008, 10:08:00 PM
SA Black Widow
Stotler Flatbow
Stotler Flatbow
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Post by: Kevin L. on January 23, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: Kevin L. on January 23, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
Pronghorn 1pc
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Post by: Barney on January 23, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: Barney on January 23, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
The Shakespeare I had when I was 14 or the Browning Cobra II I had not long after.
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Post by: kawika b on January 23, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: kawika b on January 23, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
OL built 58" ACS CX,,,sigh.
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Post by: rg176bnc on January 23, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: rg176bnc on January 23, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
Greatplains longbow w/ cocabolo riser. In the Kc area. Sold it thru a local shop. If ya think ya have it Im interested. :(
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Post by: vizsla on January 23, 2008, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: vizsla on January 23, 2008, 10:31:00 PM
Fox breed 53lb@27 i miss that bow ! and a harold couch takedown and 2 sets of limbs oh and that bear grizley and of corse the 3 wess walaces and dont forget that sweet bighorn did i mention th3 death wish longdows life is to short to have only have loved one bow.
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Post by: Elksong@work on January 23, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Elksong@work on January 23, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Pair of Raptor signature Flatbows!
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Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on January 23, 2008, 10:38:00 PM
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on January 23, 2008, 10:38:00 PM
A red Oak, 72" 72# selfbow w/reflex tips. The best one I ever made. My boss talked me out of 4 of my bows for Christmas presents and I wish that particular bow was not in the group sold to him. The bad part is that it is just a "wall hanger" now.
We should not put a price on priceless things!!!
Terry
We should not put a price on priceless things!!!
Terry
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Post by: Flatstick on January 23, 2008, 10:39:00 PM
Post by: Flatstick on January 23, 2008, 10:39:00 PM
Original Bighorn takedown recurve(when G.Fred owned Bighorn) It was 64" 75# @ 28".
I sold it to get money to go on my first elk hunt back in 1987 or 88. I've been told it was given to a missionary (sp?) and is now in Africa somewhere.
I sold it to get money to go on my first elk hunt back in 1987 or 88. I've been told it was given to a missionary (sp?) and is now in Africa somewhere.
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Post by: DEAN on January 23, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: DEAN on January 23, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
DON'T let STICKHUNTER see this thread he will write 150 BOW NAMES DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Over&Under on January 23, 2008, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on January 23, 2008, 10:47:00 PM
My first custom LB by Jerry Barr - Thunder Mt Lobo - 58" 52@28
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Post by: Scott Smith on January 23, 2008, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Scott Smith on January 23, 2008, 10:47:00 PM
My 60"53#@28 griffin with cocobola riser
and curly maple limbs. I WOULD PAY TOP DOLLAR
TODAY FOR IT BACK. I sold it to longbownut and
he has since sold it.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/4fletch/DSC00138.jpg)
and curly maple limbs. I WOULD PAY TOP DOLLAR
TODAY FOR IT BACK. I sold it to longbownut and
he has since sold it.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/4fletch/DSC00138.jpg)
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 23, 2008, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 23, 2008, 10:58:00 PM
Dean is right about Stickhunter.. :)
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Post by: Tree man on January 23, 2008, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: Tree man on January 23, 2008, 11:07:00 PM
The 50 lb Custom Kodiak I had back in '79
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Post by: c ott on January 23, 2008, 11:21:00 PM
Post by: c ott on January 23, 2008, 11:21:00 PM
The one I really regret letting go is a custom for me LH 64" Dwyer original longbow, cocobolo riser, tulipwood limbs....anybody?
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Post by: ROB TAYLOR on January 23, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
Post by: ROB TAYLOR on January 23, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
Yep...here she is. Sold it to Heydeerman a while back and he didn't remember who he sold it to...if you have it, let me know.
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/hanging.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/riser.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/riser2.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/specs.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/limbtip.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/hanging.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/riser.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/riser2.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/specs.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/cuffnstuff06/62%20inch%20Ballistik/limbtip.jpg)
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Post by: TaterHill Archer on January 24, 2008, 12:16:00 AM
Post by: TaterHill Archer on January 24, 2008, 12:16:00 AM
64" Habu Take Down Recurve. CS3. It wasn't much to look at, but it was smooth.
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Post by: Squirrel Bait on January 24, 2008, 03:12:00 AM
Post by: Squirrel Bait on January 24, 2008, 03:12:00 AM
68" HH King of the North #7 , I kick my self in the arse everyday.
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Post by: yamapup on January 24, 2008, 05:58:00 AM
Post by: yamapup on January 24, 2008, 05:58:00 AM
A 60" LH Quillian Bamboo Longhunter. It was plain in black glass and I sold it to get a purty clear glass bow. Big Mistake. That little Longhunter was the best non-recurve I've owned. Sigh!
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Post by: Jmatt1957 on January 24, 2008, 06:20:00 AM
Post by: Jmatt1957 on January 24, 2008, 06:20:00 AM
1970 bear kodiak hunter 45#.Saved my paper route money for a year to buy this bow.Sold in 1987.
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Post by: chessieboy on January 24, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
Post by: chessieboy on January 24, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
A guy at the club who sold my wife her wheelie bow was talking about this last night. He sold her this bow for a couple hundred dollars and a year later bought the same bow for 1500 dollars. She said if I ever spend 1500 for a bow I'd be hanging from the flag pole (or at least parts of me would be). I smiled and said my osage self bow I made cost $5 US for string material.
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Post by: B.O.D. on January 24, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
Post by: B.O.D. on January 24, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
an ancient spirits chaokia.
Pomele Sapele riser, bamboo core, waterfall bubinga veneers.
61 @ 28"
shot 5 deer with that bow the first few months I owned it.
I KICK (mentally) myself eveyday about it.
BD
Pomele Sapele riser, bamboo core, waterfall bubinga veneers.
61 @ 28"
shot 5 deer with that bow the first few months I owned it.
I KICK (mentally) myself eveyday about it.
BD
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Post by: Hook on January 24, 2008, 07:02:00 AM
Post by: Hook on January 24, 2008, 07:02:00 AM
Sold my Martin Nighthawk to buy my MA Widow then sold the Widow. Wish I had kept them both.
Jim
Jim
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Post by: indianalongbowshooter on January 24, 2008, 07:11:00 AM
Post by: indianalongbowshooter on January 24, 2008, 07:11:00 AM
Checkmate Crusader w/waterfall bubinga veneers and Hummingbird longbow w/Kingwood riser..
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Post by: heydeerman on January 24, 2008, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: heydeerman on January 24, 2008, 07:39:00 AM
Rob,
That Ballistik was one heckuva bow. I made a shot of a lifetime with that bow. I was at a Deer Hunting Expo and was the key note speaker. Thye wanted me to talk about safety issues with hunting and I told em i would only come if I could talk traditional bowhunting and techniques, They finally agrees and they had a 3 d course set up for afterwards.
We were standing under a picnic shelter about 50 yards from the first target and they were discussing the course. They told me they had a special stake set up real close for me. I was the only one with trad equipment. I asked em if I had to use that stake and they said no. I shot from right ewhere I was standing and hit the 10 ring...BLEW THEIR MINDS MAN. The next guy pulled up with his compound at 20 yards and shot over the target.
Sorry for the long story but that pic brought back one of my best shooting memories.
back to the subject at hand...
I had a 59@28 Chaparral Alpine that i sold to a gang member. I use to call that bow "Money" because I would shoot against any compounder for money with it.
That Ballistik was one heckuva bow. I made a shot of a lifetime with that bow. I was at a Deer Hunting Expo and was the key note speaker. Thye wanted me to talk about safety issues with hunting and I told em i would only come if I could talk traditional bowhunting and techniques, They finally agrees and they had a 3 d course set up for afterwards.
We were standing under a picnic shelter about 50 yards from the first target and they were discussing the course. They told me they had a special stake set up real close for me. I was the only one with trad equipment. I asked em if I had to use that stake and they said no. I shot from right ewhere I was standing and hit the 10 ring...BLEW THEIR MINDS MAN. The next guy pulled up with his compound at 20 yards and shot over the target.
Sorry for the long story but that pic brought back one of my best shooting memories.
back to the subject at hand...
I had a 59@28 Chaparral Alpine that i sold to a gang member. I use to call that bow "Money" because I would shoot against any compounder for money with it.
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Post by: JC on January 24, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
Post by: JC on January 24, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Squirrel Bait:Yep, I even kick him now and then for selling that one. Purdiest and best shootin Hill type bow I ever seen.
68" HH King of the North #7 , I kick my self in the arse everyday.
I may eventually be sorry I sold my A&H ACS CX to Ray...he'll be shootin in longbow class with me now :rolleyes:
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Post by: SpikeMaster on January 24, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
Post by: SpikeMaster on January 24, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
Great Plains Palo Duro 55@28", 62". Fit me like a glove.
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 24, 2008, 09:06:00 AM
Post by: Jwilliam on January 24, 2008, 09:06:00 AM
McCullough Griffin 60" 53@28". It was my first traditional bow, and was a great shooter. Still don't know what I was thinking!!! :banghead:
Bill
Bill
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Post by: Apex Predator on January 24, 2008, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: Apex Predator on January 24, 2008, 09:40:00 AM
An old Rosewood Howatt Hunter that I bought from Humpy. I ended up trading it back to him, and he got rid of it. Very sweet bow!
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH2.jpg)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH1.jpg)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH3.jpg)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH2.jpg)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH1.jpg)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/HH3.jpg)
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 24, 2008, 09:52:00 AM
Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 24, 2008, 09:52:00 AM
Not a bow, but limbs. I had a pair of 66" limbs that were the originals on my Wallace Mentor, 57# @ 28". I sold them to somebody on here through the classifieds years ago, I didn't keep the records though. I'd love to have those back! :banghead:
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Post by: varmint on January 24, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
Post by: varmint on January 24, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
I learned my lesson after selling a few firearms awhile back.Even tho I didn't use them they sure had alot of memories attached.Same with my Bamboo flyrods,just have a hard time bringing myself to get rid of any of them,even the ones I very rarely fish with.............so,I have not sold any of my bows,keeping them all because I know I'll regret selling any of them.
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Post by: jerrod on January 24, 2008, 10:10:00 AM
Post by: jerrod on January 24, 2008, 10:10:00 AM
I had two bows I wish I had back. One was a bear grizzly I sold to help pay for my ex-wifes engagement ring, the other was a bear super mag, that I sold to pay my heating bill. Both bows are wallhangers now and that just kills me. I never got a chance to hunt with either one of those bows, but that grizzly put some serious holes in my Mackenzie black bear.
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Post by: tukudu on January 24, 2008, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: tukudu on January 24, 2008, 10:13:00 AM
I have one that I am looking for. It is a 60 inch silvertip take down, rosewood riser, russian olive limbs with sheep tips, right hand, 55@28. Last I hear it was on the west coast in Oregon. Would really like to get that one back. tom
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Post by: Gordy on January 24, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
Post by: Gordy on January 24, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
1. Cari-bow Featherhorn :thumbsup:
2. CM Raven
2. CM Raven
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Post by: TomK on January 24, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: TomK on January 24, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
1. 2 "B" handles that Fred signed for me
2. Robertson take down I bought in '87 or '88
3. Any of the numerous Bighorns that I bought
4. Just one of the longbows I made... it's in Hawaii now....
Just remember, when we have finished this life, and it's time for us to go, there is only one thing that's important... it's not the wealth you have accumulated over the years... it's not the friends... not about popularity... it's all about how many bows you've got! Nuff said! (forgive me Lord)
2. Robertson take down I bought in '87 or '88
3. Any of the numerous Bighorns that I bought
4. Just one of the longbows I made... it's in Hawaii now....
Just remember, when we have finished this life, and it's time for us to go, there is only one thing that's important... it's not the wealth you have accumulated over the years... it's not the friends... not about popularity... it's all about how many bows you've got! Nuff said! (forgive me Lord)
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Post by: Tim Fishell on January 24, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: Tim Fishell on January 24, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
Shrew Chameleon!! But I sold it to my dad so it is not to far gone!! And someday it should make its way back home!!
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 24, 2008, 11:37:00 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on January 24, 2008, 11:37:00 AM
Zipper Extreme (my first) with fade out limbs done backwards (by Bob's son), 55@28. Last I heard Foxbo had it...
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Post by: Dave Lay on January 24, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: Dave Lay on January 24, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
same as flatstick : early bighorn TD 65@27 62 in. LH.. WHY did I sell that bow?? also had sold a widow psa but regained my senses and bought it back. Man that bighorn still haunts me.
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Post by: brackshooter on January 24, 2008, 12:00:00 PM
Post by: brackshooter on January 24, 2008, 12:00:00 PM
My Rose Oak King panther I sold in October, and especially the habu death adder I sold last april. Would love to have it back now....
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Post by: Ia Hawkeye on January 24, 2008, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: Ia Hawkeye on January 24, 2008, 01:16:00 PM
1.-1965,66' and 67' Kodiaks
2.-Massie Longhorn
2.-Massie Longhorn
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Post by: donw on January 24, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
Post by: donw on January 24, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
bear take down, howatt hunter,pearson maurader...
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Post by: LV2HUNT on January 24, 2008, 02:03:00 PM
Post by: LV2HUNT on January 24, 2008, 02:03:00 PM
Leon Stewart one piece osage longbow 62" 50@28". That thing was so quiet when I shot over deer they would not even pick up their head! :(
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Post by: Buckhammer on January 24, 2008, 02:25:00 PM
Post by: Buckhammer on January 24, 2008, 02:25:00 PM
I've owned 3 compounds, 2 of which I've sold with no regrets. But after reading this thread I think I better start explaining to my wife that I'll need to keep every trad bow I own or will ever own. I've only been into the curves & LB's a couple years but find it amazing how attached I have become to some of my sticks & string. :archer:
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Post by: Robhood23 on January 24, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
Post by: Robhood23 on January 24, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
Schafer silvertip, have owned more since then but none like that one!!
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Post by: Larry247 on January 24, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on January 24, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
I traded my first black widow to a DR. in N.C.
59#@29' SA11, man i wish i'd never done that!
59#@29' SA11, man i wish i'd never done that!
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Post by: BillJ on January 24, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: BillJ on January 24, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Browning Backpacker I - 55 lbs.
BillJ
BillJ
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Post by: Otto on January 24, 2008, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: Otto on January 24, 2008, 04:51:00 PM
Well, I'm the odd man out. No regrets on anything I've sold so far......
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Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on January 24, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on January 24, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
A Great Norther Ghost Recurve. In so many ways it was the most amazing recurve I have ever shot. Lost my job and waited until I was unemployeed for 4 months to put it up for sale and it sold so fast I didn't have time to reconsider. The guy that bought it sold it to someone else since.
I also sold a Kota Longbow I miss, an Anderson Skookum I found ayt a garage sale (he didn't know what it was and neither did I. 44# @28" and Beautiful, bought it for 50 bucks. Took it to a 3D in California and an older gentleman saw it and asked if it was a Skookum and asked if he could shoot it and offered me 800 for it on the spot. A 64# Osage Selfbow a guy traded me for a 65# double shelf longbow I had that a local UPS driver saw me shooting in John McCready's back room. He was a compound shooter and the selfbow just intrigued him. So I turn a wheel bow guy into a trad guy by selling him that bow cheap. I also had to sell all my Bear collectables in the year I was unable to work after my open heart surgery.I miss all of them. The 1952 Kodiak 62#, the '59 Grizzly 80#, '57 Kodiak Special 72#,the '66 Kodiak Hunter 54#. I'm gonna go cry in my coffee now.
I also sold a Kota Longbow I miss, an Anderson Skookum I found ayt a garage sale (he didn't know what it was and neither did I. 44# @28" and Beautiful, bought it for 50 bucks. Took it to a 3D in California and an older gentleman saw it and asked if it was a Skookum and asked if he could shoot it and offered me 800 for it on the spot. A 64# Osage Selfbow a guy traded me for a 65# double shelf longbow I had that a local UPS driver saw me shooting in John McCready's back room. He was a compound shooter and the selfbow just intrigued him. So I turn a wheel bow guy into a trad guy by selling him that bow cheap. I also had to sell all my Bear collectables in the year I was unable to work after my open heart surgery.I miss all of them. The 1952 Kodiak 62#, the '59 Grizzly 80#, '57 Kodiak Special 72#,the '66 Kodiak Hunter 54#. I'm gonna go cry in my coffee now.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 24, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 24, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
I had a Norm Johnson Blacktail that was 62"s and 62#s at 28"s. I shot that as well as any bow I ever owned. It would be a bit heavy for me now with my shoulders but I would have some 51-54# limbs made for it. I once hit 10 out of 12 at the Muzzy shoot which if ya have ever shot it is pretty darn good. I have seen it up for sale once or twice but have never had the cash at thje time! One day!! Shawn
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Post by: Weekend Warrior on January 24, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: Weekend Warrior on January 24, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
TimberHawk Osage 50#@28 :knothead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Post by: brmize on January 24, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Post by: brmize on January 24, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Great Northern Critter Gitter Special, 58" 60@28".
Bought it here sold it here. Almost identical to the bow I now covet at The Noking Point. Oh well.
Brian
Bought it here sold it here. Almost identical to the bow I now covet at The Noking Point. Oh well.
Brian
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Post by: randy grider on January 24, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
Post by: randy grider on January 24, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
A Bear "Bruin" longbow, not because its that great of a bow, just because I shot my first deer with it. I know the guy thats got it, but he won't sell it back. Bad thing is he never shoots bows anymore. Maybe some day.
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Post by: One eye on January 24, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: One eye on January 24, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Too many to mention, but the one that stands out would the Super Shrew Deluxe Limited I sold. Been kicking myself ever since. I will get another Shrew though.
Dan
Dan
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Post by: mshane on January 24, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: mshane on January 24, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
This one.. A morrison shawnee with dakota limbs...
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/998524/ShawneeHandle1.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/998524/ShawneeHandle1.jpg)
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Post by: John Nail on January 24, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: John Nail on January 24, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
A plain, very old, Elk River Hill-style longbow.
It was the smoothest, quietest, least handshock,fastest, and best tillered Hill bow I ever shot. I get mad at myself just thinking about it...
It was the smoothest, quietest, least handshock,fastest, and best tillered Hill bow I ever shot. I get mad at myself just thinking about it...
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Post by: Scott E on January 24, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: Scott E on January 24, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
I miss my martin howatt hunter it realy is a sweet recurve !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
. -Scott
. -Scott
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Post by: Dave Rice on January 24, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: Dave Rice on January 24, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
A striped ebony veneered, striped ebony riser 66" 58@29.5" takedown Royal made for me by Wes Wallace. That bow just shot where I looked. I took my first deer with that bow, one of the biggest mulies where I hunt. I wasn't foolish enough to sell it, it was stolen when I shipped it for refinishing. But, after three shoulder surgeries, I shouldn't be shooting it anyway.
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Post by: TRAP on January 24, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: TRAP on January 24, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
I bought and sold a truckload of Bear and Browning recurves back in the 80's during my compound days. I'd buy them for $15.00-$20.00 at garage sales and sell them for $50.00 or so to help fund my newest most improved wheeled contraption and thought I was doing the right thing.
LOL, now you can't find one at a garage sale, I'd like to have all of them back.
The one bow of all time I'd most like to have was a 60" 1-Piece Bighorn (Asbell Era) Recurve. Great shooting bow.
I'm having a blast trying to find a bow as nice as it though.
Trap
LOL, now you can't find one at a garage sale, I'd like to have all of them back.
The one bow of all time I'd most like to have was a 60" 1-Piece Bighorn (Asbell Era) Recurve. Great shooting bow.
I'm having a blast trying to find a bow as nice as it though.
Trap
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Post by: Boneyard Bowhunter on January 24, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: Boneyard Bowhunter on January 24, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
Early 70's 50# Brazilian Rosewood Super Diabalo. Smooth as silk and fast as lightning. I sold it and bought a compound. Shame, shame, shame.
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Post by: Whip on January 24, 2008, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: Whip on January 24, 2008, 08:15:00 PM
I'm another that is missing badly an Asbell era Bighorn. Mine was the Colorado model, but had the more deluxe models limbs. (The originals broke) Don't remember the specs, but something like 64" and 50+ @ 30". Not the prettiest bow I've owned, and not even the best shooter, but it was my first traditional bow and I kick myslef for ever getting rid of it.
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Post by: Ray on January 24, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Ray on January 24, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
50# Damon Howatt mamba
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Post by: Jim Picarelli on January 24, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: Jim Picarelli on January 24, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
I had a 64",52#@27" Stotler Medalist recurve 1pc that I really regret letting go.That bow was just so sweet to shoot
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Post by: rainman on January 24, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: rainman on January 24, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
68# elk mountain recurve by Appalacian Archery. Shot that bow a lot when I was in the Marine Corps. Used to shoot against compound shooters in a league with it.
Dan Raney
Dan Raney
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Post by: 3Under on January 24, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: 3Under on January 24, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
I had a Elberg Jaguar Special 60' long 60lbs hybrid longbow, custom made to my choice of woods and grip fit. It felt less than 55lbs. It was smooth and really smoked. Some "Michiganner Used Bow Peddler" gave me what I paid for it brand new (at the Kentucy Klassic in Nancy, KY). Wish I had it back. :knothead: Shot my first Trad harvest with it. If he reads this and still has it, contact me!!(fat chance!) :knothead:
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Post by: longstick on January 24, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: longstick on January 24, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
A Blacktail Columbian..55@28..was a sweeeet bow
:knothead:
:knothead:
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Post by: blueslfb on January 24, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Post by: blueslfb on January 24, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
64" 56lb Cari-Bow Feather horn L/B...stupid..stupid....stupid..
Back when I thought it was the bow and not the shooter.
Back when I thought it was the bow and not the shooter.
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Post by: redfish on January 24, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: redfish on January 24, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Like you, a 64" Wilderness Pinnacle, 49@28.
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Post by: draco on January 25, 2008, 12:29:00 AM
Post by: draco on January 25, 2008, 12:29:00 AM
A 63# Wing C2 Metal handled takedown,62" long. I bought it in 1972,just after getting back from Vietnam. It was a gift to myself after finding out that my mom had given my Ben Pearson recurve to a cousin while I was gone.
Everyone who shot it would always comment they could shoot it better than any bow they had ever shot. I traded it to a man for a pair of Zeiss binoculars--he wanted it that bad. I got the best of that deal,but wish I had`nt of done it,it was that good of a bow. Bob
Everyone who shot it would always comment they could shoot it better than any bow they had ever shot. I traded it to a man for a pair of Zeiss binoculars--he wanted it that bad. I got the best of that deal,but wish I had`nt of done it,it was that good of a bow. Bob
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Post by: Mike Orton on January 25, 2008, 12:50:00 AM
Post by: Mike Orton on January 25, 2008, 12:50:00 AM
I sold a beautiful Schafer Silvertip last year to Stickbowslim that I wish I had back. Don has agreed to sell back to me some day but I wish I'd not sold it in the first place.....
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/MikeOrton_2006/SilvertipRiseronlyleftsidesmall.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/MikeOrton_2006/SilvertipRiserand2limbpairssmall.jpg)
:banghead:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/MikeOrton_2006/SilvertipRiseronlyleftsidesmall.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/MikeOrton_2006/SilvertipRiserand2limbpairssmall.jpg)
:banghead:
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Post by: TRAP on January 25, 2008, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: TRAP on January 25, 2008, 12:55:00 AM
WOW Mike, I would have contemplated selling my first born before selling that Silvertip, Just kidding of course but that's a beauty. Trap
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 25, 2008, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 25, 2008, 08:41:00 AM
Mike ...I feel ur pain...that slivetip is awesome!!
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Post by: ca on January 25, 2008, 12:11:00 PM
Post by: ca on January 25, 2008, 12:11:00 PM
ACS-CX one piece made by O.L
Silvertip made by Paul Schafer
and some more.......
Silvertip made by Paul Schafer
and some more.......
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Post by: Justin Falon on January 25, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: Justin Falon on January 25, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
75# Schafer Silvertip.
58" Charcoal Dymondwood with charcoal stained limbs and ivory tips. Would give about anything to get it back. Too cheap/broke to buy another one.
Here's a hint: If you currently own a Schafer and are thinking of selling/trading it, DON'T DO IT!!!
58" Charcoal Dymondwood with charcoal stained limbs and ivory tips. Would give about anything to get it back. Too cheap/broke to buy another one.
Here's a hint: If you currently own a Schafer and are thinking of selling/trading it, DON'T DO IT!!!
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Post by: LEOPARD on January 25, 2008, 01:56:00 PM
Post by: LEOPARD on January 25, 2008, 01:56:00 PM
Wow Mike! That's an awesome looking 'Tip! I love my one! I don't think I'll ever sell it! What were the specs of yours?
Nigel
Nigel
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Post by: Guss on January 25, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: Guss on January 25, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
Sold a few Centaur's in the past that I regret, recently got one of em' back! I was always looking for that "ONE" bow! I finally realized that I'd already found it! Centaurs! I have two now, gettin ready to order another.
Jr.
Jr.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on January 25, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Mike Gerardi on January 25, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
Were ya at MOLSON
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Post by: Molson on January 25, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Post by: Molson on January 25, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Ignoring this thread! I don't want to talk about it...... :banghead:
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Post by: Kingstaken on January 25, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Kingstaken on January 25, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
I got back one of them I sold :knothead:
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on January 25, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: alaskabowhunter on January 25, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
1971 A handle with chrome latches, dead mint....
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/bow2.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/bow2.jpg)
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Post by: bentpole on January 27, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on January 27, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
That's funny Brother Dean! Well I have to admit I have THREE. My 58" Kohannah Kurve[ I don't think I had it in the woods], my 58" Mahaska recurve, and my 62" 45# Turkey Creek.
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Post by: limbow on January 27, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Post by: limbow on January 27, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Silvertip by Windauer. 60" and 55#@28". Walnut dymondwood riser with Russian olive limbs. I have a few other tips now but for some reason that bow was the "ONE"
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Post by: Ghost Dog on January 27, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 27, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
A LH 64" Massie Longhorn, with bamboo limbs and ebony/bacote riser, 51# @ 27". Dumb dumb dumb. I search the classifieds for it all the time. What a stupid thing to do.
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Post by: mooseman76 on January 27, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: mooseman76 on January 27, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
A Marriah Chinook I had, Ebony wood riser, Bloodwood limbs and Mastodon Ivory tip and riser overlays. One of only two longbows that I was consistent with, and very unique to boot...Mike
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Post by: Yellow Dog on January 27, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 27, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Signed Bear Custom Kodiak Takedown from the first year that Bear started making them again in Gainesville. Fred picked a few of them out and signed them and they were special ordered as Signature Takedowns. Had the original sales receipt and sold it with a set of #1 and #3 limbs a few years back. DUMB ME! (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/Yellowdog3822/P3190038.jpg)
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Post by: Yellow Dog on January 31, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 31, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Widow TFV, 51@30.
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Post by: John3 on January 31, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: John3 on January 31, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
My first ever Widow. Beautiful PSA that I let go in a moment of lack judgement.
foolish
John III
foolish
John III
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Post by: dachba on January 31, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: dachba on January 31, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
What a painful thread (grin)! I would sure love to have my old Martin MX-800 takedown back in my hands. A few years ago, I sold it to someone in Europe and will never see it again (Oh, the pain).
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
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Post by: Al Kidner on January 31, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on January 31, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
I sold to someone that never used it or was worth the time to deal with, a Black Widow LAG T/D. Never should have sold that bow....
But I've had luck too. I bought back my PSA X Osage a few months back off the lad I sold it to.... Same price as well. I'll never sell another bow....EVER!
A.K
But I've had luck too. I bought back my PSA X Osage a few months back off the lad I sold it to.... Same price as well. I'll never sell another bow....EVER!
A.K
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Post by: Bill Turner on January 31, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: Bill Turner on January 31, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
John Maus "Desert Storm" LB; 60",51@28. Osage and Cocobolo. Nice.
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Post by: BradLantz on February 01, 2008, 12:33:00 AM
Post by: BradLantz on February 01, 2008, 12:33:00 AM
a particular FF Silvertip that seemed to have a special mojo about the way it fit me ..... a 1 piece longbow made by Sley that also had a something to it ..... a 3 piece TD Hummingbird that fit me
of the many bows those 3 stay in my memory but I do have my orig pre-acs Adcock and a all bamboo Zipper I'm proud to say !
of the many bows those 3 stay in my memory but I do have my orig pre-acs Adcock and a all bamboo Zipper I'm proud to say !
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Post by: RC on February 01, 2008, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: RC on February 01, 2008, 08:05:00 AM
A 62" Matlock X2 that smoked and fit me.Also a SA widow I had and then last but missed the most a three piece takedown longbow Casey Allen made .RC
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Post by: Ray Hammond on February 03, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: Ray Hammond on February 03, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
Mike, Isn't that MY old Schafer??? I am pretty certain of it. I wish I hadnt sold it, either!!!
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Post by: richbear on February 03, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: richbear on February 03, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
I really regret selling my Morrison Shawnee. I bought it second hand but it was my favorite bow. Would love to buy it back. Rich. (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/richbear/Morrison1.jpg)
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Post by: Ray Hammond on February 04, 2008, 05:59:00 AM
Post by: Ray Hammond on February 04, 2008, 05:59:00 AM
I'm sure glad Joe messed up though and sold me his ACS CX...I'm shooting great with that bow.
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Post by: Mike Orton on February 04, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: Mike Orton on February 04, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
Yeah Ray, we both messed up sellin that Schaefer...I may have another one built to the same specs with that Shedua wave design
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Post by: d. ward on February 04, 2008, 08:47:00 AM
Post by: d. ward on February 04, 2008, 08:47:00 AM
Me I've sold hundreds of different bows over the years.But thats what I was born to do.The most painful of them all!!!!!!!1945 Glenn StCharles static tip yew wood recurve (yes a static tip is a non-working recurve)with whale baleen on the back and belly.Both StCharles whale pictue decals intact and mint.Man that one hurts still bouts everyday....I got a lot of scares from beating my head on the work bench for that move,but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.I used the dough to buy my first computer and camera..........bowdoc
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Post by: LeeNY on February 04, 2008, 12:25:00 PM
Post by: LeeNY on February 04, 2008, 12:25:00 PM
A Northwind Gem Reverse handled Longbow. 60" amo amd 50# @ 27". Osage limbs with a Cocobolo riser and limb tips,black elk leather on the riser.
That bow was a little sweetheart. But alas I was tempted by a snakey osage number who turned my head yet again.
I'd be interested in getting the Gem back home!
That bow was a little sweetheart. But alas I was tempted by a snakey osage number who turned my head yet again.
I'd be interested in getting the Gem back home!
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Post by: TSP on July 18, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: TSP on July 18, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
My top 'wish I had it back' bow would have to be a Super Shrew Delux, 57#28", 58" gray actionwood with black grip/shelf, black and white micarta riser and tip overlays and a gloss finish. It said PBS on it, I believe it was a donation/raffle bow by Ron L. Pretty little bow, got it used, really liked it.
Then there was a Hill Big Five, 68", 53#@28", Ebony riser, tan leather straight grip, matte black glass over bamboo. Sweet.
And a 63", 51# Green Mountain D-style longbow with Cherry limbs and Cocobola riser....
Come to think of it there's a number of bows I wouldn't mind owning again. Goes to show there's no such thing as a Holy Grail bow. Its all in what you make of what you have.
Then there was a Hill Big Five, 68", 53#@28", Ebony riser, tan leather straight grip, matte black glass over bamboo. Sweet.
And a 63", 51# Green Mountain D-style longbow with Cherry limbs and Cocobola riser....
Come to think of it there's a number of bows I wouldn't mind owning again. Goes to show there's no such thing as a Holy Grail bow. Its all in what you make of what you have.
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Post by: elkbreath on July 18, 2008, 05:55:00 PM
Post by: elkbreath on July 18, 2008, 05:55:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/purist1/Saluki%20Bow/IMG_3014.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/purist1/Saluki%20Bow/IMG_3006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/purist1/Saluki%20Bow/IMG_4285.jpg)
65# saluki ibex.
I hate even thinkin' that I sold it....good to get that off my chest.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/purist1/Saluki%20Bow/IMG_3006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/purist1/Saluki%20Bow/IMG_4285.jpg)
65# saluki ibex.
I hate even thinkin' that I sold it....good to get that off my chest.
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Post by: Sticks2117 on July 18, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: Sticks2117 on July 18, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Sky Hawk it will be the best bow I ever own and shot. Until I die and get it back in heaven.
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Post by: Orion on July 18, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: Orion on July 18, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
A 64-inch, 55# bamboo cored Great Northern Critter Gitter. I've always been partial to Critter Gitters, and have had several and still have one, but this one was something special -- the smoothest drawing bow, and very nice to look at. Doubt I'll see it again. Sold it to a nice fella in France. Nope, not Novelli. He got my Morrison Shawnee. :biglaugh:
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Post by: stickpig on July 19, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: stickpig on July 19, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
I had a Sabertooth Shrew longbow that seemed to be magic....50#@26".....boy I do miss that one......
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Post by: beaglesandbucks on July 19, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: beaglesandbucks on July 19, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
45# Martin Dreamcatcher.
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Post by: speedbump on July 19, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: speedbump on July 19, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
63 lb green mtn longbow by Jim Duculos sold it at ETAR 4years ago !@#$%
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Post by: ranger 3 on July 19, 2008, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: ranger 3 on July 19, 2008, 09:02:00 PM
I sold a Black Widow PL111 TD and about 8 months ago I bought it back from somebody else. Glad to have it back.
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Post by: Yellow Dog on July 19, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: Yellow Dog on July 19, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/Yellowdog3822/PC180290.jpg)
A PSRV 50@30 that I sold and regreted it ever since. Saw this post and started thinking about it. Contacted the the great guy I sold it to and he said it didn't work out for him, a little too much weight, and it was hanging on his bow rack in the same condition I sold it to him. Worked out a deal and this good shooter is on it's way back home!!! Thanks Jim.
A PSRV 50@30 that I sold and regreted it ever since. Saw this post and started thinking about it. Contacted the the great guy I sold it to and he said it didn't work out for him, a little too much weight, and it was hanging on his bow rack in the same condition I sold it to him. Worked out a deal and this good shooter is on it's way back home!!! Thanks Jim.
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Post by: mooshkat on July 19, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: mooshkat on July 19, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
A Habu Death-adder, i sold it to someone on this site about a year or so ago, for financial reasons. I would love to have that one back, best bow i ever had.