I picked up a 1964 Ben Pearson "Filly" recently, when a woman brought in some of her dad's old bows to sell for him. Put a new string on the
#45@28" Filly, along with bear hair rest and strike plate and started shooting. Incredibly accurate and fun to shoot. It's my first "recurve" and it has semi-working limbs while cut to centre. Basically looks like a reflex/deflex when not strung. Hope to take her out hunting tomorrow !! My ten year old grabbed some footage for me
http://youtu.be/RHTg8ydtvts
I enjoy the "vintage" recurves from the 60's and 70's. The Golden Age of Recurves with the Bears, Pearsons, Drakes, Howatts, Wilsons and all that talent guiding production.
I just took a deer on the 15th with a 1966 Browning. I take a great satisfaction in keeping the older stuff "running" and in the woods. The bows I drooled over as a kid.
Nothing better than a "brand new" used bow :thumbsup:
Nice bow, Well Done!
Good luck with her!!
Thanks a good looking old bow. Quiet too upon arrow release. No string twang.
Nice bow....
Congrats,the spirits, of the bowhunters of the past that owned it before, are walking next to you.