Please help me with this old Ben Pearson..(pics)

[frassettor]

I just got this from my uncle tonight and would like to bounce a few questions off ya..

1) There are stress cracks and a little damage to the finish..Is this safe to shoot?

2) What size, and kind of string do I need, and brace height should I use?

3) How old do you think it is?

4) Who will refinish her for me to A-1 condition?

 
 
 
 

[trapperDave]

first pic, no biggie. Its crazing where the limbs flex, common on older bows that have been shot a lot

second pic looks like just the finish has flaked? again no biggie. You can sand and refinish easy enough. Ive done it using spray poly for a finish, or just touch it up to keep out moisture.

48" dacron string

mid 70's (guessing)

about 7 3/4 to 8 1/4 BH

[frassettor]

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