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BradLantz
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 7277

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I don't know either of them and not that I'm an expert ... but. The not-corky one has a 48 stamped above the riser.

It has the faded symbol ... the "Corky" bow that's all the mark it has on it.

The price was right for $5.00 each ....

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AALLFAB
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 8813

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I have a Corky and it shoots out of this world. It has been one of the keepers for a long time. Yours is only the second I have seen so they are rare for sure. Jim

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BradLantz
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 7277

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the Corky has a chip out of the back of the riser [Frown]

could be Dremeled offf and radiused I imagine ... hmmmm

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papabear08
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Member # 36099

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The other bow appears to be a old Howatt Sharpshooter.

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BradLantz
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Member # 7277

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I think you're right !!

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Cyclic-Rivers
Contributor 2013
Member # 21222

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I also have a custom by Corky.

The only info I have found was that it was made in California in the late 50's. Mine is 70 inches and has Static tips. I will try to dig a picture.

Ok it normally hangs on the to peg here! I will get pics though.

It has red woven glass and a striped riser. Very cool bow!

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Bjorn
Contributor 2013
Member # 6694

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Corky is the bowyers first name.........don't remember his last name, and he is/was from southern cal. I had one of his bows years ago..........yes it was a good shooter.
That bow with the white tape looks like a bow currently listed on the unmentionable auction site.

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