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Author Topic: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016  (Read 1883 times)

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Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« on: March 16, 2024, 10:36:35 PM »
Owen Jefferies passed on this day in 2016.  Another great bowyer and innovator.  Had a hand in the development of the Savage Death master that eventually evolved into the Schafer Silvertip.
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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2024, 05:36:17 AM »
I bought a Jeffery Mity Mag Classic many years ago, still treasure it. We have put in many miles together. I consider Mr. Jeffery one of the greats.

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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2024, 11:12:53 AM »
The first trad bow I bought was a Jeffery's recurve I bought in the late 1980s. It was sold to me by a guy named Earnest Gilbert, Gilbert Archery in Savannah, GA under the name Canoochee Warrier. I still have it.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2024, 01:49:27 PM »
I never realized he had a hand in developing the Deathmaster.  I thought Bob Savage made it first then Schaffer and later others built it.  Including Owen Jeffery and Heritage archery bowyers name won't come to me.

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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2024, 05:33:25 PM »
Every time I visited his shop on pepper st. I left with a wealth of knowledge as well as good product.
I wonder how many others he touched, certainly many of us military.

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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2024, 11:25:07 PM »
Jess;
Seem to recall reading some old threads by Frisky that mentioned some of the collaborations that went on in the early years.
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« Last Edit: March 17, 2024, 11:46:05 PM by Wudstix »
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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2024, 11:31:30 PM »
Rocky Miller was the bowyer that built the Deathmaster for a period of time.  Not sure if that was before or after Owen Jeffery.  His name finally came to me.  I had a Rocky Miller Deathmaster for awhile great bow just got to be to heavy for me.
 

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Re: Anniversary of Owen Jefferies passing in 2016
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2024, 11:36:41 PM »
Strangely I have been shooting the same weight since I was @18 years old.  My body has held up.  Just recently picked up a couple lighter bows for when I need them.
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
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60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
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