Original Paul Schaefer Bows

HellOnWheels · January 27, 2016, 01:34:00 PM

Resurrecting this one from the grave! Lets see some more originals. Here is my early made one, #135. Very excited to own it!

Keith Zimmerman · January 27, 2016, 09:20:00 PM

I talked to a guy in NV I bought a Windauer Silvertip from who has several of Pauls bows in boxes never put together!!

Izzy · January 28, 2016, 05:17:00 AM

Very cool piece of history.

Longbowlogan · January 28, 2016, 09:58:00 AM

One day I'd love to get a bow made by Paul!

HellOnWheels · January 29, 2016, 11:47:00 AM

Based on the info I received from Beth (bless her heart for putting up with all of my questions), Paul probably made anywhere from 80-100 bows per year. So based on this, I'm guessing he put up about 2500 bows...Just a rough estimate.I believe one of the last serial numbers from Paul was around 2024.

bowtough · February 01, 2016, 10:30:00 AM

I have and hunt exclusively with a Paul Shafer original. 62" 63# at my 27 1/2 draw length. Fell in love with this bow the first time I ever hit full draw with it. I have never shot any smoother of a bow, it likes heavy arrows and hits with authority. Dead in the hand and I would put it up against any other in terms of quietness! Paul Shafer was way ahead of his time! Dave makes a beautiful bow but I personally like Paul's form much more. I have big hands and the grip just fits. Sure wish he was still around, but I can't imagine how he could ever make improvements on my bow, of course I am sure he would have tried! Rest in peace brother. Gary.

JDinPA · February 10, 2016, 02:08:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SERGIO VENNERI:
i totally concur with Tim's Educated opinion on Daves bows!! Paul designed an awesme hunting weapon and Daves hands of a sculptor have brought them to another level, one that Paul would be proud of!

I agree with Tim and Sergio. I like Dave's newest risers the best.

I was in Montana a few years ago with my son and we stopped by the shop. Dave and Beth welcomed us into their home and we hung out for a while. Great people!

Here are my Silvertips, the picture with the single bow was built by Paul:
http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dunleav1/media/IMG_4735.jpg.html
http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dunleav1/media/IMG_4734.jpg.html
http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dunleav1/media/IMG_4733.jpg.html

JDinPA · February 10, 2016, 02:47:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SERGIO VENNERI:
i totally concur with Tim's Educated opinion on Daves bows!! Paul designed an awesme hunting weapon and Daves hands of a sculptor have brought them to another level, one that Paul would be proud of!

I agree with Tim and Sergio. I like Dave's newest risers the best.

I was in Montana a few years ago with my son and we stopped by the shop. Dave and Beth welcomed us into their home and we hung out for a while. Great people!