At work we have on site customer reps. I get along pretty well with one of them. He shoots trad and is into blackpowder. Though we have never got together and shoot ( I guess that is the politically correct thing to do!), we talk about it alot at our morning meetings. Lately all he talks about is his blackpowder guns. Isn't shooting his bows at all.
On Monday he asked me would I be interested in buying one of his old bows. We are both lefties, so I said sure, let's see what you have. Well he showed up today with an old beat up Jefferies 3 pc. TD, a Black Swan one piece LB, and this Hummingbird Kingfisher!!!!
I told him I kinda liked the Black Swan, but I really liked the Hummingbird! He says, "Well I guess I'd take $400.00 for it." I made world record time writing the check without any thought of what the "BOSS" would say!!
So here it is. All bocote. Not sure what the accent stripes are. Pretty dang good shape. A couple of small knicks. I'm not to crazy about the shiny finish. That's O.K. I think I will get the riser checkered and the bow refinished in satin. The string is not that spiffy so I called Hummingbird and they are going to make me a couple strings for it. 62". 57@28.
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So what do you think?
Rusty
wooee!, a real purty bow! shoot her well! :thumbsup:
Good looking bow,if you like it then you've done well,enjoy.
I never have that kind of luck. Good purchase
Beautiful bow!
That is some nice bacote in the limbs.
Good for you, it sure is a looker.
Nice looking bow. Let us know how it shoots.
as long as you like it, you did better than OK. Looks real nice.
accent stripes look like yellowheart
Ya, thats nice!
Very nice
Thanks guys!! I'm pretty pleased. Should be getting the strings in a couple days, then I will get to shoot her!! Anyone have suggestions on who to contact to get her refinished and the grip checkered? Was thinking of Dave Windauer for the checkering. I would try Dale Dye, but I need him focused right now if ya know what I mean!! LOL!!! Any other suggestions would be great!!!!
Thanks! Rusty
Nice deal! Great looking bow! :thumbsup:
OHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH
That bocote is nice,probably my favorite wood
in a bow.
That is so nice, congrats
wow that is A SWEETIE. CONGRATULATIONS
Lovely bow, should be a real shooter. :thumbsup:
Very pretty!
A beauty for sure, enjoy her.
I think .......YOU DONE GOOD!
:thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
What a BEAUTY ! You did well. Have a good time shooting it.
Real pretty. Gotta love that bocote!
Considering a Kingfisher is $895.00 new, I would say you did outstanding.
Sweeeet,and the shelf's on the right side. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Looks very nice!!!
$400.00, I think you did just fine.
Awesome score at only $400, great looking Bow. Enjoy
Nice bow. If it was not strung upside down for a lefty I would take it off of your hands.
Dave Windauer is the man for checkering. He did this one.
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And I will add your bow is stunning!
She's a beauty! You did real good to snap that one up before he came to his senses! :cool:
I can do the refinishing for you, but I don't do checkering. Dave does some of the finest I have seen.
Thanks Joe!! PM sent.
Rusty