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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Ssamac on March 25, 2009, 03:13:00 AM
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What kind of quiver went on the bolts of a Red Wing Hunter? What's that thing on the side looks like a metal slot with a thumblock?
also, what do you guys think of a Red Wing Hunter? I like Wing bows in general.
sam
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There was a wing quiver with two brackets that fit the inserts on the front of the limbs. Had a plastic black hood and a round arrow holder. Also fit Browning bows with the inserts on the front of the limbs. They come up on that site from time to time and usually need the arrow holders replaced, Bob York makes the replacement holders.
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the thing with the slot and the thumblock sounds like a quicky quiver bracket to me.Wing are one of the better shooting recurve bows ever made.bowdoc
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Thanks I've seen these quivers advertised now and then. The side thing is the mount for a quickie quiver I found out. This is the same Wing that makes the Falcon, etc. right?
They are sweet bows.
Thanks
sam
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Same maker
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Where can I find Bob York? Not a sponsor and not on google
Thanks
sam
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Are the pre head ski bows different from the Head ski bows? I heard that the pre Head bows are better??
sam
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Yes I believe the pre head ski bows were better.They went from kind of a hands on to mass production after head took over.bowdoc
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Always the story, right
Thanks
sam
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The Wing Quiver held 6 arrows that snapped into grooves in the bottot part of the holder. With age, these became brittle and subject t obreaking. I got my replacement from 3Rivers Archery.
The bolt part are on a slide that move up and downthe bain bar, therefore can be adjusted for an exact fit to the holes i the bow. To my knowledge, they work on the Wing and Browning bows the are tapped for a bow quiver.
THe original Wings madeby Bob Lee were superior quality bows in my opinion (some may argue), THe later AMF and Head Ski Wings were, as said above, massed produced. Not to say they were not decent shooters. just less valued by collectors, and not as exotic riser material.
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I'll look for it. does 3 Rivers sell a quiver like this or do you have to get a used one?
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I was just shooting my 58" RWH's side by side last night; one is an original early 60" "Wing" and the other a later AMF. I agree, they both seem to shoot about the same; both are very smooth and quick for their day. I like how the handle on the older RWH feels a lot better than the "blockier" bigger handle on the AMF. The original RWH is a MUCH MUCH nicer looking bow; graceful lines, beautiful rosewood handle, slim limb tips; all with great attention to detail. The AMF RWH, IMHO, is butt ugly; blocky and has some kind of wood with a baby s**t yellow cast to it. Think I'm going to camo the AMF and put the old beauty on the wall.
Oh yeah, and either bow shoots just as well for me as their PSAV Widow stable-mate; maybe not quite as fast but every bit as smooth and stable.
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SAM
To the best of my knowledge, no one makes a quiver like that anymore. You pretty much have to find a used one. THe good nes is that if you do find one and the arrow grippers are cracked, you can get replacements for them. I'm not sure about the foam in the hood though. If the foam is bad, I guess you could dig it all out and them squirt in some kind of spray foam and let it settle and dry. I did that with an old worn our Bear bow quiver and it work out OK.
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Did the hood have foam? I read somewhere that you could turn it over and drink from it. Or was that another bow quiver?
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Sam, I'll PM you Bob York's email addy. Grant
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I have a couple of the original Wing quivers, if interested. Both have the replacement grippers.
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Sam
You could be right. I've never really paid a lot of attention to it. Just assumed it did.
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I have two Wing quivers and a Delta and they are the same. Both good bow quivers. Ben
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Here's the Wing Quiver, there was a model that the hood unscrewed to be used as a cup. I think it may have been the early version but not sure.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=67;t=002707#000000
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I got it. I need to shoot it and see how I like it. Hang on to those quivers. If I like the bow I'll get one from you. I also have an eye on a Bear Kodiak 1956.Same weight. the Bear's a little longer. Which will I like better? What do you think? I'll probably wind up with both. :knothead: :thumbsup:
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If you continue to hang out here, you will end up with more than both
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I'm getting that feeling. But is a 56 Kodiak really a bow you can shoot on a regular basis or is it getting kind of old for that? Maybe these are just for show?
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Got my 52" Wing 50# and it's a dandy. Draws smooth and shoots fast. It's a Head Ski model but very nicely done and in great shape.
Has the predrilled threaded holes for a Wing quiver on the back and a side mount for a Quickee quiver. Which would be the bettter choice?
sam
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Thanks all. Got my Red Wing hunter and Wing quiver and plan to go to the 3D shoot in NE Missouri on Sunday and try them out. Arrow suggestions are in order now. 50# bow and I draw 27". What do you think?
sam
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Sam I'm glad to hear you like your bow. I've got a head ski rwh 52 in 45 at 28 coming in the mail and look forward to shooting her as well. I was concerned that it was a head ski and not a true wing as some call it but sounds like the head ski are excellent shooters. I draw about 27 inches and shoot 29 in. 35/55 gt with 250 upfront on my recurves that are 50 lbs. but they are all ff. I'm not sure how the nonfast flight strings will affect that. I'll get back to you on that. Bhill
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OK Brent. Enjoy. I've had both pre and post Head Ski models. I have to say that the wood on the pre Head models might have been prettier, but this Red Wing hunter is no slouch on the looks dept and shoots with the smoothness that Wing bows are known for. Mine is 50# at 52" and pulls easier than all my other 50# bows.
BTW, if you need a quiver for your Wing there are a few people on this thread who can help you out.
Thanks to all
Sam
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I'v got some questions. I have read alot on the history of bear archery but there seems to be little written on the history of wing archery. Any suggested readings? When exactly did head ski take over wing and when did amf take over head ski? Thanks Bhill
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Good Question. There were some top notch bowyers involved with Wing and they made some sweet bows and as good looking as anything you'll ever see. Must be something written.