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Offline AZWarts

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Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« on: April 07, 2017, 04:05:00 AM »
I have been looking for a 40-45lb recurve for a little bit now to play with while I'm laid up with a broken ankle. I wound up buying a 62 AMO 45# Wing Falcon. I have been trying to search for a way to tell what make (Bob Lee, Head Ski, AMF and the seller claims it is a Bob Lee) it is and have come up with zilch. Until i can figure out pictures I'll have to give as description as best i can.   I appreciate any expertise given!

The handwriting on the riser states:
62" F7-5928 45#
The belly and back of the bow have a green lamination and the decals are white. The riser appears to be a one piece hardwood. There is also a creme or yellow lamination in between the green and hardwood.
 
 
 
 

Thanks again!
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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2017, 08:09:00 AM »
With the decals I would say early Wing.

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2017, 08:28:00 AM »
Thanks Zepnut.
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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2017, 08:59:00 AM »
Thanks Zepnut. Now I am curious how many tradgangers were eyeing it.
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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2017, 03:35:00 PM »
Now that I see the silkscreens instead of the decals I would say its a later Falcon. Maybe someone else can narrow down the year.

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2017, 06:59:00 PM »
My Thunderbirds either say nothing other than the model or they have Head Ski under the model. Other than the earlier Lee Wings having smaller tips than the head ski's they shoot the same. I personally like the Head Ski models.
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Offline AZWarts

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2017, 08:25:00 PM »
It sees that all the Wing bows are considered to be good shooters. am I wrong in thinking this?
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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2017, 09:47:00 PM »
I haven't shot all Wing models. I have shot Thunderbirds, Red Wing Hunters and Presentation 2s. I prefer the T-birds, to me the others were good but, didn't fit me. Do you drive a Chevy or a Ford? That's what it is all about personal preference. I shoot Bear bows too and I think like every other brand if you search thru them you'll find some that don't shoot as well as others I know that's my feeling.
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Offline Gerald Denley

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2017, 01:23:00 PM »
That is likely around 1966-67 from the tips, side plate and decals.
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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2017, 01:27:00 PM »
Just read the serial number being F7...it is a 1967, made just before the move to Jacksonville, Texas and just before the sale to Head Ski. It's called a "transition" bow.
The first Thunderbirds were made at the same time...they are labelled T7-XXXX
Peter

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2017, 01:28:00 PM »
If I can see the lettering I can tell if the serial digits were written by Charlotte Lee, Bob's wife.
Peter

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2017, 02:54:00 PM »
That's a pretty bow

Offline AZWarts

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2017, 07:21:00 AM »
Gerald I'll get another picture up here, I appreciate the info! Nate, thanks man!
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Offline Gerald Denley

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2017, 12:21:00 AM »
I'll look for the picture...
Peter

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2017, 07:51:00 PM »
later wing archery falcon (before head ski and amf)

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2017, 04:22:00 AM »
http://imgur.com/a/JvO6M

I hope this works!
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Offline Gerald Denley

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Re: Make of my Wing Archery Falcon? (updated with pics)
« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2017, 10:42:00 PM »
It did work and I saw the image but it's not her printing.

Falcon's are really great bows that punch way above their weight and price point...I see a lot come up for sale and they always find a new home quickly!

They point well and are quiet in the hand.
Peter

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