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came across this beauty at the local flee market for 30$. just thought i'd share
That's an old classic right there!
Good snag!
Bisch
That's a darn good find!
:thumbsup: :archer:
Nice find
I'm still researching it , can't seem to find a lot . I see bows of that era sold for around 50-80$.
Guess I got a good deal
WOW you got one that was made in Yakima!
yakima, is that good ?? not sure if its a shooter, might fnd a spot on the wall for her.
All the Howatt trad bows were made in Yakima since Damon Howatt began making them in the late 1930's. (He was killed in a car wreck in the mid 1960's.)
Martin has been the owner since 1976, but moved the Yakima production to Walla Walla just a couple years ago. After Gail Martin passed 2 years ago, the company was sold with new owners still trying to produce bows.
great thanks for the info
I love the old Howatt bows! Wonderful combinations of performance and aesthetics.
Nice - for $30 you bet I would have as well!
i do love the design, i'm just not sure what to do with it, shoot it or hang it.
Admire it, show it off, and SHOOT IT!
That's an oldie but it's a goodie! I would shoot it! :thumbsup:
Sweet bow....green glass and all great find
Just from the pics, I would not hesitate in stringing up that oldie and send some arrows down range. I love those old Howatts.
i was thinking it had more value, historical or otherwise , in its original condition but i suppose a new feather rest and strike plate. re-glue the leather grip and a new string might do her some good.
not sure yet, i'd hate to ruin a classic but then again its not like its from the mary rose or something.
If I do decide to string it, anyone have a recommend brace to start with.