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Offline goldflinger

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Damon Howett Hunter
« on: October 01, 2010, 11:21:00 AM »
I have this old bow!! I would like ot know if any of you guys can tell me anything about it. I do not know what the woods are and I do not know the year it is made. Just curious and thanks in advance for any help you could provide!
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2010, 02:41:00 PM »
With the curved stripe and first number of the serial (looks like a "2" to me), then I believe it's a 1972.
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2010, 03:45:00 PM »
Thanks the serial number is either HK, KK, KH, or HH  followed by 2401. I can't distinguish the cursive H's and K's. not sure if it matters. Thanks
Morrison Shawnee, Longbow Limbs- 47.5# @ 28 1/2", 45.5# @ 28 1/2"
Toelke Whip- 52# @ 28 1/2"
Damon Howatt Hunter- 45# @ 28"

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2010, 07:38:00 PM »
It is the standard "HH" that stands for Howatt Hunter.   I quess Blackhawk is sayin the 1st digit "2" says it is a '72.   So, would that make it the 401st bow made that year?
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2010, 08:16:00 PM »
well that makes sense, DUH!!! Appreciate it
Morrison Shawnee, Longbow Limbs- 47.5# @ 28 1/2", 45.5# @ 28 1/2"
Toelke Whip- 52# @ 28 1/2"
Damon Howatt Hunter- 45# @ 28"

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2010, 09:57:00 PM »
yep. 1972 and the 401st one made that year...and should be HH.
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2010, 01:01:00 PM »
Damon Howatt, and then Martin, have put out a hellava lot of Hunters over the years, and they remain one of the best hunting bows ever made.
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2010, 10:56:00 PM »
I have one that is HH 2390. Must have been made at about the same time. I used to sell them and this one was sold between 1972 and 1980.

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2010, 12:20:00 AM »
Leslie,

I have a bow exactly like that as well and it is a real shooter! Do I read it right, it's 45# at 28"?

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2010, 08:55:00 AM »
yep, it is 45 pounds. I really like it and it is in mint condition, but I don't shoot it too much. Kinda shooting a longbow now. Did miss a deer with it last year however. I am good at that missing :-)
Morrison Shawnee, Longbow Limbs- 47.5# @ 28 1/2", 45.5# @ 28 1/2"
Toelke Whip- 52# @ 28 1/2"
Damon Howatt Hunter- 45# @ 28"

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »
Anyone have guesses on the woods, will try to do some bigger Pics. Excuse the feet!!

 


 
Morrison Shawnee, Longbow Limbs- 47.5# @ 28 1/2", 45.5# @ 28 1/2"
Toelke Whip- 52# @ 28 1/2"
Damon Howatt Hunter- 45# @ 28"

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2010, 05:36:00 PM »
I think it is Bubinga.
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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2010, 05:42:00 PM »
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Originally posted by goldflinger:
Anyone have guesses on the woods, will try to do some bigger Pics. Excuse the feet!!

   


     
Feet are nothing; lately I am having trouble keeping my belly out of pics like that.

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2010, 06:43:00 PM »
Bubinga.

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2010, 08:00:00 PM »
I agree Bubinga. Very nice looking bow. KY

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2010, 06:59:00 PM »
If I remember correctly they were Bubinga ana Shedula.

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2011, 09:30:00 PM »
As best I can remember they are Shedula and Bubinga

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Re: Damon Howett Hunter
« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »
Nice looking. Can't go wrong with those Hunters!

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