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Title: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 26, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Hello,
I have been absent from the traditional world for the past 35 years and am wanting to get back into shooting traditional. I went and looked at a Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve this evening. It is 62" and 55lbs at 29 inches draw. Does anyone know what the bow would be worth, and any opinions on it would be appreciated also.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Alex.B on March 27, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
3rivers archery lists the Hatfield at $769.99
Martin online store at $830.00....OUCH!!
you can get a much better bow for 1/2 the price right here on the tradgang classifieds
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 27, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
Thanks....Alex
Upon re-reading my post I neglected to say that the bow is  used and is probably about 10 years old. The guy selling it hasn't been able to shoot it for about 3 years now. He said that he strung it up and tried to shoot a few arrows last summer and his shoulder (rotator cuff) just couldn't take it. I also forgot to mention that he told me that I could have it for $50. To be honest, it sounded like one of those deals where things were "Too good to be true". I scanned the bow over (as closely as a rookie could) and couldn't find anything wrong with it. It does have some moleskin on the upper parts of the limbs that he said really cut down on noise, and he had added a stick on quiver mounting bracket and a threaded stabilizer to it but I can easily remove those. I just don't see how I can go wrong for only $50, the only stipulation that he gave me was to give it a good home and to use it. Does this sound like a deal that can be passed up? Probably not.....unless someone posts something that I don't know about, and that is possible because I don't know squat about recurves these days. As I said, I'm just wanting to get back into shooting the way that I started out so many years ago. Thanks for posting and come on fella's.....fill me in on this make and model of bow. I'm all ears.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Son of Texas on March 27, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
I shot one for 10 or 15 years they are good shooting
bows. The reason I got rid of it was I went to a longbow, buy it.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: beaver#1 on March 27, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
50 bucks?unless you are extremly stressed for money i would get it
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Alex.B on March 27, 2008, 01:33:00 PM
50$$$ ?? well then, the only reason you should NOT buy it, is if it's broke in 1/2   :)
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: d. ward on March 27, 2008, 01:37:00 PM
Heck yes for 50.00 if she don't work out sell it and go for another and then another and then another...pretty soon you will be right back into it....Welcome to the gang....bowdoc
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: vermonster13 on March 27, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
What's his phone number? LOL For $50 you'd be crazy not to. The weight may give you some issues after such a long lay-off but just go slow and work back into it. Most of all, have fun!
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Joseph on March 27, 2008, 04:18:00 PM
Those are good bows and for $50.00 a real steal!  Joseph
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: nutmeg on March 27, 2008, 06:22:00 PM
Check it out thouroughly, even with a magnifing glass. Check for limb twist and limb bolt alignment. If it passes muster, grab it and be very, very happy.(nut)  :D    :bigsmyl:    :D
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: riivioristo on March 28, 2008, 08:18:00 AM
I had a Hatfield with same specs-only 55# at 28 draw and I was very pleased with the bow. It took harsh abuse and was very trustable companion for
seven years...untill someone lowlife stole it some years back...still missing that bow. So my advice is DONT HESITATE, IF SHE IS OKAY JUST BUY HER!! And goncratulations for stepping to the traditional path!
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Apex Predator on March 28, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
They will sell all day long for $350-400.  Get it now!!!!  They are great bows by the way.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 28, 2008, 01:06:00 PM
I just got back from picking up the bow. I took some pictures and posted them to my flickr account. I can't for the life of me figure out HOW to post pictures here......SO.....I will leave the link to my flickr account here and anyone that wants to take a look can. PLEASE leave a comment on this thread if you go take a look. I need to clean it up and probably will have some questions as to how to go about that. THANK-YOU....everyone for commenting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/winterhawk/

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Ned on March 28, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
Wow. You did good. Great bow!
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: chuck172 on March 28, 2008, 04:31:00 PM
Let us know if it has the alignment pins. It takes a 58" dacron string. 3 rivers archery sells them for about 6 bucks. B-50 16 strand.
Make sure you use a bow stringer. Make sure the limbs are snug, not too tight, but not lose when you string the bow. What's your draw length? You'll probably use 2018 or 2117 arrows. You'll need feathers not vanes.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 28, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
chuck172......

It has the pins. Actually, it's kinda funny. The guy that I bought it from kept telling me to take it down to a local bowshop and get a fast-flite string put on it. I told him that some of the older bows weren't built to take a fast-flite string and that I was going to ask around before putting one on it. Now I have to get me a few arrows.....and a glove to be able to shoot it. One of my next questions was going to be which arrows should I get, but you already answered me....Thanks. I'm itching to shoot it. It's kinda like a kid having a new toy and he can't play with it yet because ALL the parts aren't there.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: chuck172 on March 28, 2008, 06:14:00 PM
I don't think you need fastflight. Stick with the dacron. The arrows you need will depend on your draw length, we know it's 55#, pt. weight can be 125 to start. Limb pins mean its not the older, less valueable style. You got a great bow there.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 28, 2008, 10:03:00 PM
If it is newer than a early 90's which it looks like a FF material will be fine go with a 12 strand D-97 or TS-1. You did very well and now enjoy it!! Shawn
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: riivioristo on April 02, 2008, 02:15:00 AM
Oh man, just like watching old fiend-zebrawood inlays and all-what you can say about the pictures she is in top condition! I would not risk anything with FF string-those couple of feets
you gain aint worth risking her limb tips I think.
If there is any reason you dont like her, let me know...but as said-congratulations and enjoy the arrows she casts!
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: wtpops on April 02, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Contact Martin and give them the ser # they can tell you if it is fast flight or not, then there will be no question. This was my first bow, my wife paid 80.00 at a yard sail. It was an older one with the ball bearings, not the pins, loved that bow i still think about it now and then.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: chuck172 on April 02, 2008, 06:55:00 PM
I went that route, called Martin Archery with the serial #. They couldn't help me. Just stick with the Dacron. If you insist on fastflight, make sure the limb tips are re-inforced with fiberglass. Take a picture of the limbs and contact Larry Hatfield at TradTalk. He's the final word.
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: bushytail on April 03, 2008, 08:41:00 AM
Glad to hear you getting back into the world of traditional. Have fun and if you can,go to some 3-D shoots.Their a lot of fun.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: styckbow on April 03, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
I have one of the older ones that I got in a trade for a dozen wood arrows what a awesome bow!! I too would have to say stay with the dacron just to be safe as new limbs cost 300-400 dollars so enjoy
Title: Re: Martin Hatfield II Takedown Recurve ?
Post by: Angus on April 03, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
I got mine as a consignment from my pro shop-love the bow, decent draw, little hand shock, not lots of stacking, and looks great!  Chuck's right on, though-use a stringer.  You should get as much fun out of yours as i have with mine!