Recurve Question

[huntmaster80]

The other day while at my In-laws house my wifes dad said I have an old recurve upstairs.  After returning from upstairs he handed me an old 35# @28" recurve.  he said it is at least 45 years old.  

It appears to be in great condition, just need a new string.The bow says COLT on the outside of the upper limb over the green glass.

I am just wondering if anybody can tell me anything about the bow, I will try to post some pics of it later this week after I get it back from the local shop where I am having a new string made for it.  

the bow was now strung when he brought it to me and has not been shot in prob 40 years!!!

I did string it and the limbs are good. the bow is in really good shape.

[Brock]

is it a Ben Pearson Colt or one from Colt Firearms.....

[Blueridge]

Ben Pearson

[Hot Hap]

I thought the Pearson Colts' had white glass under 40# and black over 40#. I don't remember a green glass. Hap

[woodcock]

I have one that is 40 years old that I bought when I was 12 or 13 and still shoots great. I've never hunted with it but am taking it to Ray's this May.

[Shawn Leonard]

Could be one from Colt firearms as said above. I am sure with more info someone could tell you for sure. Nice find! Shawn

[huntmaster80]

looks like the colt firearm symbol, but like I said not shure what it is.  I cant wait to shoot it, but I think my wife has claimed it as hers. cant really blame her it was her dads bow so guess it has more sentimental value to her.  as long as she keeps shootin, i dont care what it is!!!!

[George Vernon]

Take your time with an old bow that has been in storage for a long time.  Be sure to check it over for cracks, glue separation, etc.  You might also consider stringing it and let it set without shooting for a day or two to see if the stress of being strung can bring out any faults.

First time you draw it, do so slowly and listen for any 'pops' or cracks.  Use a B50 dacron string.  Check condition carefully after a few shots.  If everything looks good, enjoy the bow.

I've found some vintage bows at garage sales apparently stored 'high and dry'.  Usually means in at attic where they may have been kept dry, but did experience the full range of hot attic summer temps and low and high humidity.  Glue and finish from 50 years ago are poor compared to today.  Especially susceptible to heat and moisture.  Not saying all old bows are bad.  Not at all.  Just saying storage conditions can make a big difference, so be careful.

[jarhead_hunter]

You gave good advice George Vernon.

Charles.