Fun day at the antique show (need some info), shakespeare finished. (kinda pic heavy)

[K. Mogensen]

That title is a mouthful, I know. But it's been a big weekend and I'm looking for some info, and wanna show off some new stuff.

First things first, I finished my Shakespeare Cascade. Ended up doing a whole resto on it, and don't think it looks to bad. I'm done with tru oil, and then next step will be a spray down with some satin spar. Put a lot of hours in it...

Riser pic:

 

Now this weekend there was another antique show that stopped by and with it, came a couple bows. Had peruzed the show once already, not seeing anything, but on the second lap, my eyes fell in just the right spot and I found a couple (IMO) beauties hiding there.

The guy had this (I think '73-'77) Grizzly there, that looks to be in very good condition. No stress cracks, maybe a couple scuffs, but that's it. Just needs a cleaning. Maybe you can help me more on the date? Raised coin. Dual futurewood riser, brown glass, serial in pic.

 

 

 

BUT! For me that's where the fun only started. Becuase, leaning in the corner of the booth, just to the side of the Bear, was a bow like I've never seen before. The vendor mentioned something about it maybe being a kit bow,  or something like that. I'm not sure. On the side it has written "Buntline Deluxe" and a serial number(?). Also in the sight window, "Bill" is written. Maybe Bill's out there somewhere?

This is by far one of the neatest bows I have now. Absolutely blew me away. The grip is definitely something whan you hold it, and the few on the belly side, is nothing short of spectacular. I truly believe this is a work of art. Don't have string yet, but I put the stringer on it, and it feels to be in the 50's or maybe even 60's as far as poundage goes. A bit odd for a bow of this design.

Oh, and it's 68" long! I think I'm in love...


 


 

 

 

[K. Mogensen]

Size comparison:

50" Cascade
58" Grizzly
68" Incredibow

 

[Blackhawk]

It does look like a very good day at the antique mall, especially if the prices were bargains.

Those mid 70's grizz bows are great ones, and that 'butline" is a very unique work of art.

[Bjorn]

Thanks Lon, I got coffee all over the keyboard and couch!  

[K. Mogensen]

Okay, so I've been doing a little internet searching on the Buntline, and have come up with nada.

Serial number reads 546-5-62-40. I twisted up a string for it, and it comes in at 40 lbs. So I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that's the last number?

Would it be a stretch to think that this is bow number (or just serial number) 546, built in May of 1962, weighing in at 40 lbs.? Or am I being a bit to wishful?    

Still looking for anyone who knows anything about this. Bill? You out there?

Footnote: I don't name all my bows, but this one is obvious, it's written on it. Definitely gotta be Bill.

Also, does anyone have any tips on cleaning these guys up? Denatured alcohol maybe?

Thanks.

[Sal]

That last bow is very striking!

[Lucas K]

That bluntline is cool, I've not seen another like it.

[K. Mogensen]

I'm kind of thinking the Buntline may be in need of a resto. One of the limb tips has finish flaking off and the edges of the limbs barely have any finish on them at all...