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Title: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: VA Bowbender on April 04, 2007, 08:48:00 PM

One of my co-workers knew I was a traditional enthusiast. He told me he had an old Bear recurve at home.  He said he thought it was from 1949.  I was very skeptical and asking him more about it I was sure he hadn't a clue.  After our conversation he said he had researched it on the internet and figured out it was most likely from the "70's".  He then asked if I would like to have it.  The next day he brought it to work and gave it to me.

Here it is:
It is a Grizzly 35#

   (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/Picture001.jpg)
   (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/Picture002.jpg)

   (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/Picture004.jpg)  
This is the only scratch on it.
  (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/Picture005.jpg)

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: Benha on April 04, 2007, 08:49:00 PM

Lucky dog. You should play the lottery.

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: vermonster13 on April 04, 2007, 08:51:00 PM

Good fishing bow right there. Forget the lottery and save your money, I think you used up this months allotment of luck.

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Post by: 30coupe on April 04, 2007, 08:57:00 PM

Now that is what I call a friend!

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Post by: kennym on April 04, 2007, 08:58:00 PM

Gotta like that!!  :thumbsup:

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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on April 04, 2007, 08:59:00 PM

Congrats Rob.  Thats Pretty Sweet.

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Post by: the Ferret on April 04, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

Nice

It amazes me the nice old bows sitting in closets, stored in basement and attics, hidden under the bed etc

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: vermonster13 on April 04, 2007, 09:31:00 PM

They were making 3000+ bows a day back then. There are so many gems waiting to be rediscovered.

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: hormoan on April 04, 2007, 09:43:00 PM

I'm just so happy its almost gargage sale season again! And for you! Hard to believe, as I did'nt find anything like that! Those lower poundage bows are such a treat to shoot. ALLDAY! And just as fun! And how well they tune your form. It will teach you a lot granted you already did'nt have a lower poundage bow. And you make use of it!

                       Brent

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: Recurve50LBS on April 04, 2007, 10:11:00 PM

Boy thats the kind of bow I need for my son. He is going to be old enough to take the NJ hunter safety class and I've been looking for a 35# bow so that he can take the shooting part of the test.
I'm happy for you that you have a friend such as the one who gave that bow to you. You are blessed. It sure is nice looking too.
Oh well I'll keep my search going for a bow he can use and practice with for his shooting test.

Larry

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: JEFF B on April 04, 2007, 10:40:00 PM

hey real nice bow you lucky son of a gun  :clapper:

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: JL on April 05, 2007, 10:39:00 AM

Got me beat.

I had to trade my boss a ultralight fishing rod/reel for a 47# 65 Kodiak.

I'll take that trade any day...

JL

Title: Re: Look what a guy at work handed me.
Post by: Over&Under on April 05, 2007, 10:45:00 AM

Heck of a deal!!!  Way to go!!!!!
Now......who in the office might have old bows?

I will be right back....