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Offline DamionS

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Grandpa's old Bingham
« on: January 27, 2011, 11:20:00 AM »
My Dad gave this to me recently. My Grandpa made it sometime back in the 70's probably, nobody remembers exactly when, may have been earlier. I'm not sure when this style kit was first introduced by Bingham... I was just in there yesterday to get a string for it, but forgot to ask.
It was Grandpa's main hunting bow, and he took exceptional care of it. Other than a couple very minor spots, which are almost certainly due to improper storage since his passing, it's nearly as nice as the day he finished it. It's a 62" model but I don't know exactly what the lb. is yet, other than to say it's HEAVY... heavier than any other I've pulled.
That is also his old Bear quiver. The leather needs a bit of reconditioning but it's still very nice considering how many hunts it saw.

My Mom remembers him always out in the shed with his "big contraptions", making his own arrows and working on his bows. Too bad I was so young that I have almost no recollection of any of it.

Anyway, just thought I'd share it with all of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Offline d. ward

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 11:39:00 AM »
OUTSTANDING bow what a beautiful set up.I'am not certin I've seen another Bingham bow that looked as nice as your grandfathers.And what a beautiful bear quiver I think its somewhere around 1957-1959-ish BEAUTIFUL bd
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Offline TimZeigler

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 01:20:00 PM »
Thats a fine piece of craftsmanship right there.  Something to enjoy, and pass down to future generations.
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Offline Horney Toad

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 05:47:00 PM »
He took a lot of time I bet to make it that nice.
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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 08:25:00 PM »
Damion, what an excellent treasure.  Good job.
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Offline Larry m

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 09:32:00 PM »
Nice piece of family history there. Those are the kind of items and stories to pass onto your kids someday....
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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2011, 01:52:00 PM »
Beautiful.  Someone had mentioned the blanks were Damon Howatt Hunters.  At least it looks identical to a Hunter.
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Offline yellow bow

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2011, 07:05:00 PM »
Sweet,what a great set up you have there. I'm sure you will treasure it always.
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Offline ron w

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2011, 05:47:00 PM »
Grandpa was a talented fella........hang on to that!
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Online Charlie Lamb

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2011, 09:00:00 PM »
Your Grandfather was an artist, young man!
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Offline Steven_CO

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2011, 10:28:00 PM »
That is a beauty.
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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2011, 05:45:00 PM »
I have alot of Bighams around here but none look like that. That one looks like a Howatt. If that is a Bingham it is a beautiful piece of work by your Grand dad.
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Offline oldbohntr

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2011, 09:28:00 PM »
Wow...I'm dazzled!  I finished a Bingham recurve way back then....to think it could have looked like that!(I think I GAVE mine away!!)  I've looked at your pics several times, just because!  As the others said, this is a rare opportunity you have to honor your grandfather, his good taste, and his ability. You have a fine heritage.  Excuse me, I'm gonna go look at those pics again!
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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2011, 08:52:00 AM »
What a beautiful bow!  It definately shows the Damon Howatt influences and I consider those to be some of the finest looking bows of the time.  Your grandfather was a very talented man, and you are very lucky to end up with his bow.  What a treasure!
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Offline kuch

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2011, 04:04:00 PM »
Have you put it on a scale yet ? just curious.
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Offline 69RECURVE

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2011, 09:26:00 PM »
You talk about flawless craftmanship this is it. What a wonderfull piece of history.
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Offline Hood

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2011, 11:08:00 AM »
Very Cool!
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Grandpa's old Bingham
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2011, 01:30:00 PM »
Be proud my man. What a treasure. Congats and God Bless.  :thumbsup:
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