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Started by kevsuperg, September 20, 2015, 08:29:00 PM

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kevsuperg

September 20, 2015, 08:29:00 PM
           

came across this beauty at the local flee market for 30$.  just thought i'd share
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters

#1
September 20, 2015, 09:54:00 PM
That's an old classic right there!

Good snag!

Bisch

Alexander Traditional

#2
September 20, 2015, 09:56:00 PM
That's a darn good find!

Paul Cousineau

#4
September 21, 2015, 12:36:00 AM
Nice find
The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feast on the riches of the hunt. -Proverbs 12:27

kevsuperg

#5
September 21, 2015, 07:25:00 AM
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
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters

OregonTom

#6
September 21, 2015, 08:01:00 AM
WOW  you got one that was made in Yakima!

kevsuperg

#7
September 21, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
yakima, is that good ?? not sure if its a shooter, might fnd a spot on the wall for her.
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters

Blackhawk

#8
September 21, 2015, 10:15:00 AM
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.
Lon Scott

kevsuperg

#9
September 21, 2015, 11:52:00 AM
great thanks for the info
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters

monterey

#10
September 21, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
I love the old Howatt bows!  Wonderful combinations of performance and aesthetics.
Monterey

"I didn't say all that stuff". - Confucius........and Yogi Berra

dbd870

#11
September 21, 2015, 01:10:00 PM
Nice - for $30 you bet I would have as well!
SWA Spyder

kevsuperg

#12
September 21, 2015, 01:38:00 PM
i do love the design, i'm just not sure what to do with it, shoot it or hang it.
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters

monterey

#13
September 21, 2015, 02:21:00 PM
Admire it, show it off, and SHOOT IT!
Monterey

"I didn't say all that stuff". - Confucius........and Yogi Berra

doubleo

#14
September 21, 2015, 04:15:00 PM
That's an oldie but it's a goodie! I would shoot it!   :thumbsup:
Wisconsin Traditional Archers Member

Ulysseys

#15
September 21, 2015, 06:20:00 PM
Sweet bow....green glass and all great find
Type inspirational or witty quote here

Blackhawk

#16
September 21, 2015, 08:24:00 PM
Just from the pics, I would not hesitate in stringing up that oldie and send some arrows down range.  I love those old Howatts.
Lon Scott

kevsuperg

#17
September 21, 2015, 08:39:00 PM
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.
USAF Medic 1982-1992
Life member BHA.
RMEF, PBS, Compton, idaho trad bow hunters
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