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Title: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: John Nail on September 28, 2007, 09:30:00 AM
I like the older style recurves. I have an AS Kadiak, have a couple '57 bears, ect. this is a recent acquisition, a Kohannah Kurve.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/johnnail/kohannah/DSC08180.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/johnnail/kohannah/DSC08181.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/johnnail/kohannah/DSC08182.jpg)
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on September 28, 2007, 11:20:00 AM
Funny you should mention that... I was just kicking myself for selling my Boss 'curve.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: heydeerman on September 28, 2007, 03:58:00 PM
I have an old Damon Howatt hunter that I got from a Gang member. Its one of the ooooold ones. One of my best shooting recurves. The grip fits my hand far better than the newer Martins with small tips. I'll add pics later.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Ray on September 28, 2007, 10:43:00 PM
That looks like a keeper John.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Billy on September 29, 2007, 12:04:00 AM
I got lucky, my first 'curve is a Red Wing Hunter circa 1965-68. Not sure of the date because so many records were lost in a fire.

 (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/1stBlood.jpg)

58"  50# @ 28
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: BamBooBender on September 29, 2007, 02:41:00 AM
Yep, gotta love the 50's recurves or 50's style (modern made) recurves.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Yellowsnake on September 29, 2007, 09:47:00 AM
I own a '58 Pearson Bushmaster that is a joy to shoot.  Theres definitly something special about those older bows.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Stone Knife on September 29, 2007, 10:11:00 AM
I love those old wings! Even thought i hunt with a Hill 99% of the time.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Barney on September 29, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
I always thought I'd like one. Traded for a Little Bighorn a few years back and can't get used to it. It's my only Bighorn that never leaves the rack now.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Marblesonac on September 29, 2007, 11:48:00 AM
I have a Kurve too John.  It is a great shooting, great looking bow.  I originally bought it for a son, but because of it's light pull weight I used it for some target shooting.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Marblesonac on September 29, 2007, 11:49:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by heydeerman:
I have an old Damon Howatt hunter that I got from a Gang member. Its one of the ooooold ones. One of my best shooting recurves. The grip fits my hand far better than the newer Martins with small tips. I'll add pics later.
This was the first tradbow I bought.  I agree completely!
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Big Dave on September 29, 2007, 01:19:00 PM
SCATTERSHOT , How's it going. That was a good Boss recurve I bought from you but it was just too heavy for me so I traded it for hybrid longbow with lighter weight. Wish it had been lighter #
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: John Nail on September 29, 2007, 06:58:00 PM
Billy, did you get a pass-through on the chipmunk?
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on September 29, 2007, 07:36:00 PM
Hey, Dave. Sorry it was too heavy. It was a good bow. Glad you got something you could shoot.

Best,
Gene
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Billy on September 29, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
John, No - on the pass thru...but i did get to see where all the wife's sunflower seeds were temporarily being stored!
It's hard to sharpen those rubber bludgeons though....  :bigsmyl:    ;)
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Gene Roberts on September 29, 2007, 09:50:00 PM
I use an old 50's herters 'curve.
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: R. Combs on September 29, 2007, 10:47:00 PM
just shot a doe tonight with a 1969 Bear Kodiak hunter.

Rick
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: sticshooter on September 29, 2007, 11:22:00 PM
Love them old curves. Gotta find a older super Kodiak. ><>
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Bjorn on September 30, 2007, 10:18:00 AM
It is a 'grip' and a feel thing....
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/Img189.jpg)
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on September 30, 2007, 10:30:00 AM
Funny you brought this up, John.  I've been eyeballing a Great Northern Ghost for a while now....
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: Bjorn on September 30, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
Oh......here's another one with that grip and look.
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1206.jpg)
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: shamus on September 30, 2007, 12:24:00 PM
It's not a Bear, but she's an oldie:

Herter's International Match target, 69" long.

    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/shamus005/herterthreefourthsback.jpg)  
   
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/shamus005/hertertip.jpg)  

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/shamus005/herterriser1.jpg)  

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/shamus005/herterdraw.jpg)
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: John Nail on September 30, 2007, 12:41:00 PM
I never owned one, but there were a ton of old Herter's bows sold around here. Wonder who made them?
Title: Re: Them Old-timey recurves
Post by: 2 dogs on September 30, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
i got an old shakespeare pecos for 5 bucks at yardsale shoots great now i want one with more poundage its only 40 lb.