21'st Century "Golden Eye"

[tom cunningham]

Hi.   Recently picked this up from Big Jims.  Has an unusual limb tip design and wondering if anyone has any experience/knowledge with it.  It's pretty fast!  Thanks,  Tom.

[Wudstix]

Pics?

[TSP]

I saw that bow awhile back on the website but couldn't tell from the photos who made it.  My guess Milton did since J&B didn't have that model in their catalog. 

The price was very reasonable so if the limbs and tips are in good shape you got a good deal.  At the time, had I been able to tell if it had the J&B logo it would be sitting on MY bow rack not yours, lol.  Those 21st Centuries were great bows, hope you enjoy it. 

[tom cunningham]

Hi Tony, thanks you for your note.  The bow is in very nice shape and does have J&B named as part of the 21st Century decal.  Last I looked it's still on the site. The limbs tips make a radical change the last 10" where they go from wide (flatbow/recurve) to a  narrow longbow dimension. The specs are just right for me and I like the bow and it's darn zippy.  I'm really curious about the back story.  Thanks again,  Tom.

[TSP]

Nice find, Tom.  I've never seen or heard of that particular model, you may have a rare gem especially if condition is good.  Maybe bowyer Jim Ploen could shed some light on it, you might be able to find him on Yu-Toob (he posts there sometimes).

[BigJim]

I have been wrong before.. I think, but all the 21st century bows I have in stock were built by J&B.  I purchase around 20 of them last summer. We are still getting them on the web site.

Thanks, BigJim

[TSP]

Thanks for the feedback Jim, nice to know there are still some of the old 21sts circulating out there.  Out of curiousity I went back to your site yesterday to 'see the bow I saw before' and although the one Tom purchased (all white limbs) was there the one I had seen (very similar but the limbs were two-tone and the J&B label wasn't shown) was not...must have sold recently as well.  Might have to do some checking on the others you have coming in. 

I recall that J&B did make a target bow model called the Goldstar but I've not heard of a Golden Eye.  Will be interesting to see if anyone can shed some light on the background of that model.

[BigJim]

I know we sold one over the weekend.. We are having a terrible time getting used … and new bows listed on our website. Just not enough people who know how in the office.

It's a financial pain to have over 400 bows in inventory (new and used) yet only have about 100 total listed.

Thanks, BigJim

[TSP]

Have seen your very well-done vids Jim and I'm a big fan of your craftmanship, bowyer knowledge and blue-collar approach.  Wish I lived closer, would love to help out around the shop/office if I could (so many nice bows to see, so little time).  It would be my new dream job lol (I'm retired). 

Again Tom, hope you like that new-to-you bow...gotta love those old 21st C's.