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Offline Rick Enos

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ID old broadhead
« on: July 20, 2013, 12:36:00 PM »
Just picked up a couple of old broadheads that I don't have in my book.Stamped in the head is Caspearson Die Co. Madison Wis.It is a 2 blade with a spirel look.Any info would be appreciated.

Offline Chuck Homitz

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Re: ID old broadhead
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 03:46:00 PM »
Rick, Sounds like a Helix Spiral. Most available ones are common and from the late 40's or early 50's

Offline bowhunterfrompast

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Re: ID old broadhead
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2013, 04:32:00 PM »
Chuck nailed it. Larry Becker and Bob Casperson made the first Helix Spiral broadhead in 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Here's a picture of the most common 1950 Helix Spiral, L 2.60", W 1.00"
 
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