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Title: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Bucksnort101 on March 17, 2007, 09:26:00 PM

Been meaning to post this neat little bow I bought  a few years ago. Nothing really spectacular about it other the the carvings the owner did on the riser. Seller was a neighbor of the original owner and was selling it for the Widow of the artist.
It is an old Lefty Red Wing Hunter. Lamont at the Footed Shaft said it dates to the late 50's to early 60's. I probably paid a little more than what it is worth, but I thought it was pretty neat and bid high.

  (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/bucksnort101/WingHunter2.jpg)

  (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/bucksnort101/WingHunter1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2007, 09:29:00 PM

Beautiful work, whether on bow, leather or rifle. I don't blame you for bidding high!
Killdeer

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Ga.boy on March 17, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

Somebody did an outstanding job. Cool bow.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: houseman on March 17, 2007, 09:42:00 PM

Killdeer is right!  I would have done the same.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on March 17, 2007, 10:12:00 PM

Beautiful work, I'd like to see more of that on bows.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Incognito on March 17, 2007, 10:16:00 PM

Very Cool

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Deerhntr on March 18, 2007, 12:14:00 AM

Thats a one of a kind for sure. You can tell from the look that the work was done quite a time ago so yea I'd have paid a bit for it myself if I were you. Think of what it would cost to have that done by hand on a new bow, not cheap.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Woodduck on March 18, 2007, 02:08:00 AM

Nice, VERY nice.
I could pass some time admiring it. Don't let an animal sneak up on you while your're admiring it on a hunt.  :archer:

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: DarkeGreen on March 18, 2007, 04:27:00 AM

Are you sure it didn't come from the factory like that?

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Hot Hap on March 18, 2007, 05:30:00 AM

That is a dandy! No way you paid too much if you like it and are satisfied. Hap

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Bucksnort101 on March 18, 2007, 10:09:00 AM

Darkbreen, I don't think that was a factory option;) Anyone have an old Wing archery Catalog I can check.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 18, 2007, 12:03:00 PM

That is just classy all the way. What a nice personal touch. I have neve seen any bow like that. Factory option? Not likely.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 18, 2007, 12:16:00 PM

awesome!!!!!!!! marco#78

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Dawn Patrol on March 18, 2007, 01:19:00 PM

That is gorgeous!

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Chortdraw on March 18, 2007, 01:27:00 PM

Awsome work I just love seeing this type of talent. This person was a good engraver. It would be hard to ever sell something like this.
  You have a wonderful piece of art!!

Chort

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: vermonster13 on March 18, 2007, 02:40:00 PM

worth preserving for as long as possible

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: JEFF B on March 18, 2007, 02:48:00 PM

that is one awesome bit of art

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: DarkeGreen on March 18, 2007, 05:41:00 PM

I know it's a long shot. I just thought it might be a factory one of a kind which might make it worth far more than you paid for it.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: JL on March 18, 2007, 05:42:00 PM

Now, that is one COOL bow! Have you shot it? That there bow just spews mucho MOJO hoss!

JL

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: The Whittler on March 18, 2007, 05:48:00 PM

That man knew what he was doing. Very good carving. Alan

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Bucksnort101 on March 18, 2007, 06:53:00 PM

Yep shot it many times. Brace height has to be almost 9.5 inches to get her quiet and get rid of the feeling that the limbs are going to shake loose. Limbs were a little twisted when I firsg received it, but I've gotten them pretty straight now.
I had considered selling it a year ago to raise some funds for another bow purchase, but thankfully talked myself out of it.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Stone Knife on March 18, 2007, 07:07:00 PM

Looks pretty neat. I have a couple wing bows but not as fancy as yours.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: shootrmn on March 18, 2007, 07:42:00 PM

I'm not even left handed and I would have bid high on that great bow whatever the price. And if it shoots like my wing you got a real deal.

Title: Re: Cool Bow I Bought
Post by: Izzy on March 19, 2007, 08:25:00 AM

Id switch to lefty just to shoot that sucker.Real nice piece of work.