Bob Swinehart pic

2treks · August 07, 2012, 06:51:00 PM

I don't see it Nick.
I had an ML-10 and it looked nothing like this.
My ML-10 had a serious pistol grip and about 3/4 of shelf hanging over the throat.
To me, this is Classic American Longbow.
This angle shows it better eh? Notice the glass going over the belly of the risers grip area.It runs straight through.

Goshawkin · August 07, 2012, 07:42:00 PM

Hi Chuck,Here's my Ml-10,just refinished it. The way the bamboo lams on the bottom limb curve into the back of the riser reminded me of it.

huntingwolf · August 07, 2012, 09:25:00 PM

who has a copy of SAGITARIUS

2treks · August 07, 2012, 09:41:00 PM

Well Nick I have to agree.
That bow of yours is very different from the one I had. I will see if I can find a pic.
Nice job on the refinish.

2treks · August 07, 2012, 09:48:00 PM

Well, I just looked up my record and my bow was an ML-18
I apologize Nick. I sould have looked first.
CTT

SELFBOW19953 · August 07, 2012, 10:24:00 PM

It's a Bushmaster, Chuck-just not a Pearson. I had several of the Martins. They are really nice bows.

I have Sagitarius in the "Legends Of The Longbow" series.

August 07, 2012, 10:29:00 PM

I bought my copy of Swineheart's book when it came out. That was a long wait if I remember from when I ordered until I got it, but I was younger then.

Aussie Stickbow Hunter · August 07, 2012, 11:36:00 PM

I have two first edition copies of 'SAGITTARIUS' in my little library along with one of 'IN AFRICA'. Sagittarius is one of the best Bowhunting books ever written IMO.

Jeff

Nate Steen . · August 08, 2012, 02:09:00 AM

I have Sagitarrius and just got In Africa last week. They don't make 'em like Swinehart anymore. I have alway liked the photo of him with his rhino up close sitting on the ground too

toddster · August 08, 2012, 02:51:00 AM

I agree, end of an era

2treks · August 08, 2012, 04:30:00 AM

Thats right Phil,I remember now, it was a Bushmaster. I never shot it as it was heavy and left handed.

Steve was telling me of how Howard Hill told Bob that he was a great hunter but that he was going to get killed, because he had no fear.
I figure that first picture sums up that statement, And that coming from Howard Hill!
CTT

Mac Hicks · August 08, 2012, 01:56:00 PM

My first edition Sagittarius is the second one I've owned and a prized part of my archery collection. I loaned the first one to someone years ago and never got it back. Needless to say, the last one cost me much more to buy. Still looking for a copy of In Africa if anyone knows where to find one? You are right Nate, "They don't make 'em like Swinehart anymore."

rushlush · August 08, 2012, 02:57:00 PM

I have both books and I go through them all the time. I love his pics.

Longbow1415 · August 08, 2012, 04:06:00 PM

For Nate....

2treks · August 08, 2012, 05:29:00 PM

This is my "Swinehart Special"
Built in 2010 by Steve Turay of Northern Mist Longbows.
68" Classic
57#@30"
4 lams of bamboo
Babinga riser with retro grip @ 2" deep
Green glass back
White glass belly
I hope you like it,I know I do.

Sorry for the dark pictures,not sure what happend there as the sun is bright today.

CTT

Goshawkin · August 08, 2012, 05:59:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
Well, I just looked up my record and my bow was an ML-18
I apologize Nick. I sould have looked first.
CTT

Hey Chuck,No need to apologize.Aint it great when you've had enough bows that you start to forget what they were! Your new green/white glass bow is a beauty.

2treks · August 08, 2012, 06:56:00 PM

Thanks Nick,
That bow was new in 2010, I picked it up at comptons. Shoots great.

CTT

Ben Maher · August 08, 2012, 07:00:00 PM

me likey !

Nate Steen . · August 08, 2012, 10:16:00 PM

Longbow1415...

I'm thinkin' of the pic on the cover of "In Africa"

2treks · August 10, 2012, 06:59:00 AM

I will have this bow in tow for the GLLI if anybody wants to "Grip it and Rip it"

See ya there

CTT