I picked this bow up today, and I must say. It is one of the coolest, quickest, best feeling vintage bows I have ever owned. The "cool" factor being really fun.
It is a Herters Perfection Sitka... 58'' #46.
I believe it is East African Rosewood, and the limb veneers are near Perfect, with a bright shiny factory finish.
I have a few questions for those who have owned or are familiar with them.
1) The bow is marked 58'' Length, 52.5'' String. Which gives it an 8.5 inch brace height. Is this common with these older Herters?
2) Is there a way to date these bows without the catalogues, I believe this one is mid-70's. Does that seem right?
I am also thinking of having some fun with this bow and putting snake skins on half the limbs, and doing some kind of antler overlay on the riser. I don't find this bow collectable enough not too. ANY THOUGHTS?