Herter's 64" questions

[Zradix]

I posted this in the powwow too.
..just thought some others with good info may hang out here.

Hey gang.
I'm having an old Herter's 64" 45# recurve sent to me.

Do any of you know about what the brace height should be on it?
I imagine the string should be 60"...but if that's wrong please let me know.

I'd be interested to know anything you'd like to share..model name etc.

I've attached the only picture I have of the bow..which I know isn't the best.

Thanks for any and all help.                  

John


   

[papabear08]

Later Herters bows usually state string length on sticker along with model etc. Yours may be covered with camo paint but can easily be taken off with a little nail polish remover.

[Zradix]

I'm sure hoping that sticker is still there.
I had a 46" perfection and the sticker was very informative.
I'm hoping I can find the numbers on it too.
I can't remember the "code" but if memory serves the numbers on the bow tell the date and number of the bow that day..or month maybe.

[Zradix]

do you happen to know what type of finish was used on those bows.

I have quite of supply of different solvents and would like to remove the paint without stripping the clear.

Thank you  

[Zradix]

HEY!
Just found out the serial number is...
k620974038
K= Sitka(most of the time)
62=62" (which I'm fine with)
09=September
74=1974
038=thirty eighth bow that month.

I've only found 1 picture of the sticker of a 62" sitka on the web.
That sticker called for a 56" string.
Can any of you confirm this by chance?

Thank you  

[Zradix]

WELL...
Found out it was listed wrong.
By the sticker on the bow and the serial # it's a 62" sitka that takes a 56" string.

Thanks for the help guys!

[warpedarrow]

If I remember correctly, the Herters bows had a 9+" brace height.  I had one and gave it to my son in law.  A 62" bow with a 56" string should yield a high brace height so it looks like you are on track with your infomation.

[Zradix]

thanks