I.D. this bow please

ckanous · January 21, 2011, 07:10:00 PM

I met a fella at the bow shop today and he had brought this recurve in for a new string. He didn't have any info on brand or age, all it had on it was 60" 52#. Anybody recognize this bow brand?

Danny Rowan · January 21, 2011, 07:29:00 PM

Looks kind of like a Preditor.

Coonbait · January 21, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

I've never seen a 1 piece Predator? I think Ron built for Darton I believe. Reminds me of a Bear Kodiak. Lots of guys on here a lot more in the know than me though. Looks to be in very nice condition.
GLENN

Orion · January 21, 2011, 08:59:00 PM

Also reminiscent of an Asbel era one-piece Bighorn. Arrow shelf is much different though. It was radiused on the Bighorn, as was the side plate area a little. This one looks flat as a pancake. I suspect this is someone's homemade bow. Not a bad effort, except for the arrow shelf.

don s · January 22, 2011, 12:10:00 AM

post it in the trad history/collecting forum.
don

JOEBO · January 22, 2011, 12:37:00 AM

I think a predator would have a shelf that is lower to your hand

chanumpa · January 22, 2011, 12:56:00 AM

I dont have a guess,but its darn nice.How much you want for it?My name is Jim and I am a bowaholic.

ckanous · January 22, 2011, 07:21:00 AM

He wouldn't sell, I asked the same thing. I then asked what he intended to do with it and he replied "Well hell I'm gonna shoot a deer with it"! I'll post a pic on the History page also and see what comes up. My thought was a Predator also but I have never seen a 1pc either.