Post by: 2fletch on March 29, 2018, 12:20:39 PM
Also, the word "DISPLAY" is stamped in the riser near the coin medallion. I'm really curious what this means. I have never seen that before. The riser is Brazilian Rosewood and Phenolic. The bow is to darn pretty for me to shoot and probably belongs in someone's nice Bear collection. Do any of you know the story behind the "DISPLAY' that is stamped into the wood? Thanks for your help.
Post by: TonyW on March 29, 2018, 01:49:17 PM
Sounds like you got a great one. I retrieved an old post with more info on Bear Display Bows.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 29, 2018, 03:33:23 PM
Also, I bought a '69 HC-300 Tamerlane without a mark on it. But after stringing it up and drawing it back, the finish on the limb backs cracked (cosmetic only) and in talking with the previous owner, he confirmed the bow had sat a very long time in a warm, dry location. The bow shoots fine, I'm just relaying this so you won't be surprised or disappointed if it happens.
S/N 7XXXXX does not guarantee yours is a '67. I sent you a pm with some info I wrote up regarding the Tamerlanes. Enjoy!
Here is a pic of my '64 Tamerlane...showing the SN beginning with a 7
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/26813278899_2ca82909bc_z.jpg)
Post by: TonyW on March 29, 2018, 10:18:11 PM
If it has phenolic and rosewood and serial starts with a 7, what else could it be?
The 70s models used future wood.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 29, 2018, 11:12:21 PM
Tamerlane HC-30 1965-1967Ah, I missed the "phenolic" part, Tony. Thanks for the heads-up.
If it has phenolic and rosewood and serial starts with a 7, what else could it be?
The 70s models used future wood.
Post by: 2fletch on March 30, 2018, 09:46:41 AM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 30, 2018, 01:11:57 PM
The serial number is "5C32". I just looked at a 1965 catalogue and it appears that this may be the year it was made.Can you post some photos?
Post by: TonyW on March 30, 2018, 03:33:30 PM
From the 1965 catalog
Post by: 2fletch on March 30, 2018, 07:31:33 PM
https://i.imgur.com/nfalVvq.jpg
Post by: 2fletch on March 30, 2018, 07:35:05 PM
https://i.imgur.com/JWphAwk.jpg
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 31, 2018, 01:27:12 AM
Drawing my HC-300 is like pushing a hot knife through butter.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 31, 2018, 01:29:56 AM
From the 1965 catalog
I have a copy of that page, Tony. I don't have a Black Beauty (yet) but always keeping a watchful eye out. Thanks for posting. Anyone who has shot a Tamerlane is a fan for life.
Post by: 2fletch on March 31, 2018, 10:20:02 AM
https://i.imgur.com/y92b07o.jpg
Post by: Captain*Kirk on April 01, 2018, 12:21:18 AM
Here is another photo. I laid gently on the grass for this.
https://i.imgur.com/y92b07o.jpg
Have you shot it yet?
These 69" bows can be somewhat of a bugger to string up, I use the large Selway Stringer and it works great. I have a Bear stringer that works on my HC-300 but the limb tips on the '64 are too thin and the leather cups just swallow them up.
Post by: 2fletch on April 01, 2018, 11:38:54 AM
Post by: reddogge on April 01, 2018, 11:49:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/iYva2ZR.jpg)
Post by: Captain*Kirk on April 02, 2018, 01:54:32 PM
Haven't shot it yet, and probably won't. I did put an old/new Bear string on it, just to hang it on the wall, but I haven't strung it. Supposedly, the bow has never been shot or even had a string on it. I'll probably enjoy looking at it for awhile and then see if a serious collector is interested in it.Your choice, of course...and probably a sound one if you are planning on turning it. Me; I don't buy bows (or guns) to look at so I would have to string it up and shoot it, but that's just me. I will tell you this much; you don't know what you're missing!
Post by: 2fletch on April 02, 2018, 02:38:32 PM
I have had a number of nice bows brought into the shop for sale, and ever now and then a gem. I'll probably have to sell it because I can't afford a nice Bear collection. Until then I'll just enjoy looking at it.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on April 02, 2018, 02:56:46 PM
Post by: 2fletch on April 04, 2018, 09:32:22 AM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on April 04, 2018, 12:24:34 PM
Wow! It's sure been tempting to shoot the Tamerlane. Several of the guys in our Tuesday night shoot group offered to pay to see it shot. Now I suppose I'll have to get another one to shoot. :archer2:FWIW, the HC-30 you have is the heaviest of the three versions. My HC-300 is also heavier than my '64 T-lane but lighter draw and smoother-feeling (to me, anyway). Without a doubt, the woodwork on the early pre-HC T-lanes is the best in my eyes, but there seem to be fewer and fewer of these gems left that haven't been butchered, beat up or abused. Of the 3 models, I've seen more HC-300s on the auction sites which appear to be in far better condition; if you are searching for another, that's where I'd concentrate.
Did you get my PM regarding the T-lane links?
Post by: 2fletch on May 02, 2018, 08:18:38 PM
Post by: 2fletch on May 25, 2018, 04:34:19 PM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on May 25, 2018, 05:48:18 PM
Post by: mangonboat on May 26, 2018, 10:00:17 AM
The three screws in the riser look to be for mounting a clicker. No Bear dealer would display a 1965 Tamerlane appearing to shoot three arrows. So maybe the "never shot" story is in question, perhaps because the shooter discovered the flaw as the result of stringing the bow to shoot. I recently bought a Fasco Decathalon II, a target bow of the same sort as a Tamerlane, and the first time I strung and shot it I noticed a fine vertical crack from the grip through the shelf and up into the sight window opening up under the stress....it is impossible to find with the bow unstrung. Some Loctite 420 and clamping for a few hours and that bow is stronger than new.
You will have difficulty getting a decent price for a Bear bow marked display as everyone will assume it is a structural weakness. Find the problem, fix it as needed and shoot that bow like you made it yourself!
Mark