HOWATT HUNTER question

[Novaln1975]

I found this in a local classifieds. Seller says it’s a like new Howatt Hunter, 60#. I have no idea on the AMO. I haven’t spoken to the seller yet. I would like to know a little more about this particular model. Anybody ever shoot one of these? I have seen many Howatt Hunters on this fine site but haven’t seen one like this one. Might be older than the ones I’ve seen here? The seller is asking $225 Canadian, that’s about $175 USD, if it’s in like new condition, I think I’ll take it. What do you all think?

 

Thanks guys

-Simon

[Renaissance Man]

Yes or give me his address and I will jump on it!

Like a homo for sausage LMFAO

[PAPALAPIN]

That is a real old collectors item.  Unusual t ofind one that old in that condition.

Probably a solid shooter too.

Great price.

[Novaln1975]

I bet that what the add stipulates as 60# is going to be 60 AMO. I left a second message this morning, hope I’ll get a call today.

-Simon

[ckruse]

Simon, those pics are stolen from another ad. PM me and I'll send you a link to the original. I've looked at that bow for months, but have another one like it in similar condition. I think someone may be trying to pull a fast one. CKruse

[ckruse]

Simon, sent you a PM with the link. CKruse

[Novaln1975]

Thanks Cameron

I bet he stole the pic. Bad idea IMO. Now I’m suspicious...

The only way I would buy this bow is if I can see it before buying it.

-Simon

[Novaln1975]

Well, it’s not a sausage sandwich...

I just spoke to the seller and yes he used a pic he found on the internet. He said he bought it new in 1983 and that it was AMO 62 and 60# bow, hardly used at all being to heavy for him. He is not set up to send pics through the computer but he offered to bring it and show it to me when he comes to Montreal. He said he could lower the price to $200 Canadian.

Now that might be a good price for a good bow considering there would be no shipping expenses nor taxes and import duty but it’s not a collectable yet if ever IMO. 60# is heavy. The heaviest bow I have is a 1967 Kodiak Hunter (56#) I got from Ray Tareila and my fingers really hurt after 50 arrows.

Any opinions on 1983 Howatt Hunters?

-Simon

[Howattfan]

Most any Hunter is a solid bow.  I prefer the 70's versions but the other years are just as good.

[ckruse]

Simon, something to always remember about a Howatt is that it will nearly always weigh out about 5# or more heavy. They had a little different system for weight measurement, and they are pretty consistently heavy. That bow will most likely weigh in at 65# or more by conventional measurement. Kind of odd he picked that picture, because it wouln't resemble that at all. If you look through some Howattman threads on Stickbow, I'm sure you might get a better idea of how that one should look. CKruse

[Kelly]

If he bought "his Hunter new in 1983, it is not at all like the bow in the picture. The bow in the picture is defintely worth $200 but a 1983 Hunter probably is not.

[Novaln1975]

The serial number is HH 4520. If I understand correctly, the letters indicate the model (Howatt Hunter) and the first number is the last digit of the fabrication year. In this case I would assume 1984. I have not  yet found a pic of a 1984 model, still searching.

$200 Canadian would be $160 USD. If I were to buy a $160 USD bow from the USA, I would have to add $25 USD for shipping and 15% taxes for a total of $212 USD. I doubt I could find a better deal. Traditional bows around here are scarce.

That does not mean I will buy the bow. In fact I think I wont. But with this exercise, searching info on Howatt Hunters, I learned a lot. I just love the internet.

-Simon

[Horney Toad]

Just buy it. Play with it for a while and if you don't like it, sell it. you can always get your money back.

[DAVE1275]

Once you shoot it >>>----> you won't sell it!! One of the best shooters out there. Go for it