Groves spitfire

[bownutts]

Any one had a Groves Spitfire one peace recurve how did you like them? I found a like new Mag I 56" bow in 9+ condition dont really know what its worth like to make a fair offer on this bow nice walnut wood I am more of a vinitage recurve shooter although the Borders are good as it gets for me let me know what a fair price plus I belive its worth more than a averge Groves due to condition

[Bjorn]

I had a 56" Spitfire a couple of years ago-very nice shooting bow.
I had too many bows at the time to really focus on that one; but it shot great just the same. The recurves ends are really recurved making it a challenge to string especially in higher #.

[Jack Shanks]

There is one on the auctiuon site that ends in an hour or so. Looks like it has quite a bit of interest.

[Ia Hawkeye]

Punctuation would sure make your thread easier to read.
I have a Groves  Spitfire. Great bows and FAST !!!!!!!!

[joe skipp]

I was a dealer for Groves until they went out of business. Great little bow, fast and smooth. Just as fast as the more high end bows.

 

[Bald Spot]

I've got a 62" 60# Mag I that I might be selling later this month and must say they are great bows.  Not only fast, but really smooth and quiet.  The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the grip.  Since I started shooting longbows I've struggled with bigger recurve grips.  They will hold their own with the new super bows.

BS

[bownutts]

I didnt get the Groves Spitfire I was thinking on.I would be interested in a 56" to a 60" one peace recurve around 45lbs to 50lbs thanks for the all feedback.

[Night Wing]

Pretty photo of the Groves.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I heard of these bows a few years ago, and then they slipped from mind. On the drive between Katherine and Darwin, there's a pub called Grove Hill, and whenever I go past, the word "Spitfire" comes to mind automatically, but I kept thinking that it was connected with the second world war; but the nagging thought persisted that it was some other "Hill" (maybe Biggin in England) that was associated with Spitfires. Now I'm reminded why I think of Spitfires whenever I pass.

[Zmonster]

Fine bows. I would love to find a nice 1pc under 50# as well. They never cross my path when I have the cash though.

[bownutts]

I know he started makeing bows after WWII very fast even todays standard. I read about these and wanted one back in 2000 but slip my mind untill I seen the one I just couldnt seem to buy it live and yurn

[michigan bill]

What great bows.  I have a 56" Groves Flame Hunter that is 54#; draws like a "high 40's" and shoots like a "mid 50's."
I had our Camo Dip Precision Hydrographics Trad Ganger dip it with Fall Predator and the bow disappears in practically all surroundings.
The story is that Mr. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the hydrogen bomb, helped Mr. Groves with limb design in New Mexico.  No wonder they shoot so fast!
Bill

[landman]

What Hawkeye said.    I had to read that post 3x before I understood what was being asked.

[siwash]

I got a 69" 43# Spitfire from Rube Powell in 1961. Shot some really great field archery scores with it. One of the finest shooting bows I ever shot, and I've shot thousands of other kinds that couldn't favorably compare---sure wish I still had it!

[Bill Stapleton]

Joe,
Nice groves.  I wish I could find a lefty like that one around 45-48 lbs.

I had a Prestige Special that was imaculate except for one tip.  It was right handed and given to me, so I passed it on to another fella...just the same way it came to me...except I cleaned the tape off it.  It was beautiful.  That guy fixed the tip and shoots it, which is exactly what I wanted.  Just hated to see it sit aroung and not get shot.

Bill

[Bill Stapleton]

Bump

[Zmonster]

Bill,

Check the auction site. There is a Lefty Prestige Special in really rough shape on there. It could be worth picking up and sending off to BowDoc for restoration.

[landman]

I'd love to have a Spitfire too between 47 and 51#s.    They're great bows.

[JSSandon]

Hi all. We love our Groves. Out of our 7 only 2 are one piece. 1-GS 300, 2-GS 300 II, 1 Prestige Special (non-overdraw), 1-Magnum in left @ 40#,1-Magnum II TD w/fleeced riser in left @ 55#, 1-Flame Hunter II TD w/fleeced rider in right @ 49#. We dont shoot much anymore and usually grab one of my PSE takedowns for "knockin-around-the-house" although I would use only the Groves for serious field work or chasing the coyotes through the trees twards the neighbors. One is less concerned about "dinging" a cheap bow. We have toyed with parting with our GS 300's and possibly the Flame Hunter. The Magnum and Magnum II (both in left) my wife has vowed to keep forever. Her Magnumm II was made in '69 and she shot her first and only elk with it long ago in New Mexico. Had we the means at the time we would have collected more Groves before we left NM. There are lots of good bows out there but the Grove obviously stand out!