Bow ID...please

[SimpleMan]

I'm new to the trad scene and have been reading posts EVERY day.  Awsome site and have learned a ton from you guys.

I hope you guys can help me out.  I have a bow that I obtained from my dad, but can't make out who manufactured it.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

       

My other bow is a yard sale find and is a sweet little Ben Pearson Gamester.  Paid a whole $10 for it and it is in new condition.  You guy's great posts have given me fantastic advice and have helped enhance my experience with my new toys.

[Whip]

Try posting this on the Trad History/Collecting forum.  If anyone can help it would be some of the guys that hang out there.

Looks like a cool old bow, and the history with your Dad makes it special.

[Raineman]

That is without a doubt a Ben Pearson. Easy to tell if you are familiar with the characteristics and patterns of the serial #, cat#, etc....in other words, the written info.

Not sure what model it is. Post these same pics in the Trad History/Collecting section and you are sure to get more info.

I will also warn you now, watch out for that "collecting bug". It can be dangerously addictive.

[SimpleMan]

Thanks guys.  I posted my question over on the Colleting section.

[Jim Dahlberg]

It is a Ben Pearson Cougar made in the late 1950's.  From the pictures it appears to be in good enough shape to shoot.  I have several of the exact same model also in the 50#+ range that are shooters.