Need Info on Value of 2 Vintage Wing Bows

[CC2]

I am not familiar with archery equipment but I am in the possession of two Wing Recurve Bows. These bows were given to me by a friend who was the president of Wing Archery back in the early 70's as wedding gifts.

The models are Wing Junior All-American, RH, 62", TRA-108, AMO 25#. and a Wing Slim-Line Vantage Pro, RH, 62", SVL-2-591, AMO 50#.

I nor my wife were never serious archers thus I don't think either bows were shot maybe twice. They were displayed, unstrung, in my rec. room for the past 36 yrs, admired, but certainly not used.

The time has arrived in my life to surrender some of my past treasures to someone who can truly enjoy them, the problem is I have no idea what the value of these bows might be and would like to ask the members of this forum for their advice/input as to the value and the best way to dispose of these bows. Thanks

[Bowferd]

CC2, you would probably get a quicker and informative response by posting in the Trad History/Collecting thread.
Fred

[TRAP]

Got any pics???

Trap

[Horney Toad]

What is the riser made of on the vantage pro?

[CC2]

The bows are both from the early (71/72 vintage) AMF Wing company.I am not an Archer, so for the purpose of an accurate listing and description, I am quoting from a'STICKBOW.COM web site and their "***********" TRADITIONAL ARCHERY DISCUSSION FORUM .

"Introduced in the early '70's, the "Vantage Pro" model was the top of the "Slim Line" hunter bows designed for Wing Archery by Bill Stewart and boasted a "Torque Free" design. It was lighter in weight than the standard Wing models that coexisted within the Slim Line family. It is Black in color accented with White Glass in the Limb Tips and Handle Overlays. The handle is made of 'high density Formica" with some thin Maple and Bubinga Beauty Lamination's that run Vertically through the Handle. The "Vantage Pro" also used 'Micarta' in the Riser. These Bows are 'Great Shooters and Hard to Find'." I do have pictures.

[PAPALAPIN]

In my opinion, those bows don't carry a lot of collectord value, unless a particular collect has a real affinity for WINGS OF THE ERA.  AMF And Head Ski era wings are not that much sought after.

The Junior All American would be a good starter bow for a kid or a woman, while the Vantage Pro might make a decent hunting bow.

Your best bet is to list them on e8ay and let the bidders set their value.

As a rule of thumb we always say a bow is worth what someone will pay for it...no more, no less.  The only way to determine that is to put it up at auction.  Be sure to be honest with an accurate description, and lots of good pictures.

I don't mean to be evasive in a value, but this is about the best answer that anyone can give you.

Who know... if you put it on ****, and two bidders really want them, they may bring more that I anticipate.  Condition is a major factor in the value of a bow and it sounds like yours are in mint condition.

Good luck with it.

[CC2]

Thanks, I think you've given me the answer I was looking for, I appreciate the candid evaluation/Larry

[Horney Toad]

I think the vantage pro bow should be worth something, they are quite rare. Maybe 150 to 225.