The bow is mine!! I just got back from meeting up with the guy about 15 minutes ago and haven't been able to put the thing down. The bow is comfortable, draws very smooth and feels like holding a feather. I'm a fan of the green riser/limbs, a big fan. I might want more green bows:). For being 42 years old, the bow is in really nice shape. It has some scuffs and scratches but still has the factory rest and plate. Overall the finish is still in good shape, no cracking or peeling. I didn't find any cracks or delaminations, limbs looked nice and straight with the string centered in the limb grooves. CRM_95 you were right about the string. I brought my stringer and spare 54" string with me and the brace height was around 8 3/4. I'll pick up another string and see if I have any aluminum arrows around that will work. I really can't wait to get out and shoot this thing; though with the weather coming I might have to. At any rate, just based on looks and feel, if I run across any more Shakespeare bows in good shape I think I might have to buy them. Sorry, but I can't post pics yet. I need to get a new digital camera and my phone is definitely not smart, pretty sure it rides the short bus.