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Title: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: AGranick on December 25, 2008, 02:40:00 PM
Below is the SanMarco recurve I got for Christmas. Yes that's right a recurve. Frank used 30 year aged yew with 35-50 rings per inch. I have to say it's very smooth drawing and fast. So far it's incredibly smooth shooting too, I can't wait to get the silencers on it. When I first picked it up I was amazed at how light it is. I'm not sure of it's exact weight, but I'd say "feather" is an accurate description. It's #47 @ 28" and 66"


   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3135388149_456ababac3.jpg?v=0)


The Grip
   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3135388119_a65635f3d7.jpg?v=0)  


Built by Frank SanMarco
   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3135388055_bdc6acee0b.jpg?v=0)

Prototype #1
   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3135388171_ebef461c21.jpg?v=0)


Sorry for some of the pictures being out of focus.

Frank said there's a possibility of future recurves.
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Izzy on December 25, 2008, 02:47:00 PM
Thats a treasure there.
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Robhood23 on December 25, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
That is cool, if you ever decide to part ways with her please give me a shout!!!!
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Steve P on December 25, 2008, 11:50:00 PM
That is one nice looking recurve. I'd bet she's a sweet shooter, too.


Steve
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 25, 2008, 11:53:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on April 07, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
Just doing a search out of curiosity, and stumbled upon this beauty... I know I'm late in saying, but this is a magnificent bow!
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: DEATHMASTER on April 07, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
I want prototype #2
Love the looks of that bow.

Tim
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: TimZeigler on April 08, 2010, 09:09:00 AM
Beautiful piece of work right there.  

Is this something that Frank is offering now, or did you just happen to luck into it?

Oh yeah, put me in line if you ever decide to part ways with it   :readit:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Jon in North Idaho on April 08, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
Can you post a pic of the tips?  Those San Marco tips are always pieces of art, and I'm curious how they look on a recurve.
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: cacciatore on April 08, 2010, 11:25:00 AM
I have never seen a San Marco's bow but his reputation is very solid.Nice recurve indeed,congrats.
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: hayslope on April 08, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
That bow is a treasure....now and in the future.  Frank is a master.
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: coaster500 on April 08, 2010, 11:42:00 AM
That's almost to COOL !! Do you know when it was built?
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Lucas K on April 10, 2010, 12:58:00 AM
Very classic looking bow. Ihave never owned or shot one of Frank's but every one I have ever seen sure makes me want to sample...

Lucas
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: bentpole on April 10, 2010, 08:06:00 AM
I met Frank a few years back at The Whittingham Shoot. Very nice man and a very talented bowyer. I believe he used to build guitars as well. Good Luck with your new SanMarco.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: hayslope on April 12, 2010, 02:04:00 PM
Alex,

It was great meeting you at Frank's seminar this weekend.

Sure were a lot of folks drooling over your bow, as well as Prototype #3.

Now if we can just get Frank to make some more.........

Tony
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Superkodiak69 on August 21, 2021, 09:12:35 AM
Nice bow I saw that bow at Franks house years ago,I now have 4 of his long bows.Mark
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: Tradcat on August 22, 2021, 10:14:42 AM
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I sure do wish that Frank would still build his Hill style ASL's. Hint, hint!
Title: Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
Post by: gradymaci on August 22, 2021, 11:01:24 AM
Wish I could know I could get one, love his work