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Title: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on April 28, 2023, 11:23:48 PM

I came across this vintage Herters today at a sale and couldn’t pass it up. Purchased from the original owner who took great care of it. Original rest and string was still in good shape. I believe it is the deluxe Hunter model 63 1/2” long and 50lbs@28”. It has a little crazing on the belly side but I am hoping it will hold up to a few more years of shooting.

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: Keefer on April 29, 2023, 07:40:06 PM

I got one in really great condition just like it .

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: Keefer on April 29, 2023, 07:44:25 PM

Here’s another picture of mine . [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on April 29, 2023, 10:36:17 PM

That is a really nice on too, Keffer. Am I correct that these are the deluxe hunter model? Do you know what the first two numbers are in the serial numbers?

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: Keefer on April 30, 2023, 05:25:13 AM

Terry if memory serves me correctly it was the model number when ordering .I think we both have a 1963 model.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  Yes it is the deluxe model

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on April 30, 2023, 08:03:54 AM

My bow is only 63 1/2” long. I haven’t been able to find any kind of guide as to what the model is according to the serial number. The reason I am trying to find out is because of the brace height needed. The Hunter model calls for 8 3/4” to 9”.

Title: Re: 1963 Herters garage sale find
Post by: Keefer on April 30, 2023, 07:55:30 PM

   Mine is the same length as yours I just had the 69” photo picture on my iPad saved and didn’t realize I sent that one .