Howatt Diablo help

[zepnut]

Could someone tell me the year this bow was made?
 
 
   

[damascusdave]

Wow...some nice old Howatts showing up these days...nice that Larry Hatfield is still around to fill us in on those and even he sometimes gets a bit stumped...the fact is a lot of the charm of those oldies is the fact there is often a bit of mystery surrounding them

DDave

[doubleo]

Sweet bow Norm! It looks in great shape also!

[Iowa Tom L.]

Hello Norm,

The limit of my knowledge is that it should be a pre-1963 build, but you probably already know that.

As stated, Larry H. would be a good source; I would also try a post on the LW if someone doesn't chime in here.  

Rust glass belly and green glass back - I do not believe I have ever noticed a Howatt with two glass colors before.

Take Care,

Tom

[zepnut]

Thanks Tom,
Found out it is a 1959 from Larry himself.

[Iowa Tom L.]

You are welcome Norm, I am glad you were able to find out.  Now I am wondering what was the first year the Diablos were produced?    

[imbowhunt10]

I had a 1957 Diablo, can't remember for sure, but I am thinking that might have been the first ones.

[Iowa Tom L.]

Thanks Kenny.

I did not realize their manufacture began that early.

Tom