1963 Herters garage sale find

[ozarkcherrybow1]

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.

[Keefer]

I got one in really great condition just like it .

[Keefer]

Here’s another picture of mine .

[ozarkcherrybow1]

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?

[Keefer]

Terry if memory serves me correctly it was the model number when ordering .I think we both have a 1963 model.

Yes it is the deluxe model

[ozarkcherrybow1]

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”.

[Keefer]

   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 .