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Title: Grumley
Post by: RHaberland on March 10, 2017, 04:31:00 PM

I am in the market for a Grumley bow in excellent condition to add to my collection. If anyone knows of a great one I should consider please let me know. Thanks,
Rick

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: TRAP on March 10, 2017, 09:07:00 PM

You might want to move your post to the classifieds. Or at least post a copy of it there.

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: Larry m on March 10, 2017, 11:19:00 PM

Several have shown up on the big auction site recently.....
They don't seem to be fetching what they were several years ago but not cheap by any means!

Especially "excellent condition". Or a "great one" for that matter.
Good Luck!!

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: Wade Phillips on March 11, 2017, 10:39:00 PM

Let's see now, ...

Where would we find some Grumley Bows...

Below – 1930 Pre-Bear Grumley Bows and 1930s Bear Products Bows

      (http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo301/WadePhillips/2995438f.jpg)


Below – Some 1940s Bear Archery Grumley Bows

      (http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo301/WadePhillips/b9e83354.jpg)


Below Left & Back – Some more 1940s Bear Archery Grumley bows, and other misc wooden recurves in green cases
Below Right – Temporary, inexpensive, adjustable, double sided bow racks with misc bows
Big mess in front of the temporary bow racks

      (http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo301/WadePhillips/f9772109.jpg)

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: Larry m on March 12, 2017, 01:48:00 PM

Mr Wade
Do you have any form of inventory control or cataloging of your collection. It would be interesting to see a break down categorically and chronologically.
To think all of this is in the basement of your home....Whoa!!!!

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: Wade Phillips on March 12, 2017, 02:40:00 PM

Larry -

Yes, I have an Excel Spreadsheet of the bows with major details and values. I also have insurance which allows me to get a good night's sleep.

I have most bows categorized as follows...
 
1 - Manufacturer, e.g., Bear
2 - Model e.g., Kodiak
3 - Year, Chronologically, e.g., 1959
4 - Length, e.g., 56", 60", or 64"
5 - Riser Characteristics, e.g., Sight Windows, Maple, Purple Heart, Rosewood, Bubinga, Wedge, Long, Short, etc.
6 - Serial Number, Draw Weight
7 - Unusual Feature or Notation, e.g., Factory Compass in grip, etc., original owner or other historical data.
8 - Price I paid, or value

Almost an impossible task to keep up with as bows come in and go out.

Title: Re: Grumley
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 16, 2017, 12:33:00 PM

Wow...fantastic collection!