Is this possible(pics)

[Henry Hammer]

I have this recurve and the limbs are very bad on it but the riser is very nice looking, is it possible to convert this into a takedown by removing the old limbs? I am just wondering if anyone has ever done this? The riser is very thick like a takedown.
 

[Orion]

Looks like those limbs were just glued onto the riser so, to answer your question, yes, it probably is possible to take off those limbs and replace them with others.

[Crooked Stic]

My guess is if you can get a square cut right down the inside glue line it would be possible.

[Todd Rothermel]

You might want to do a little research first. Looks to me like it's a Bud Hit bow, and fairly collectible.

[owlbait]

Those limbs almost look like the multicam limbs that were also on the Stewart bows?

[kurtbel5]

Don't cut that bow
 Kurt

[TRAP]

Henry,

Please don't cut on that bow untill you've done a little research.  

Post pics in the History and Collecting section and you'll likely learn some interesting facts about the bow.

Trap

[Wannabe1]

I'm with Owlbait. That looks like a Stewart bow to me and those limbs are supposed to look that way.

[Van/TX]

Strange looking bow.  Looks like the riser was made specifically for bolt on limbs...Van

[Shaun]

Those limbs look fine to me, looks like an intentional design. I have seen several makes of bows including the current Horn recurve with similar shaped limbs. Take the advise of others who recommended posting on the History/Collecting forum for more info on that bow.

[Henry Hammer]

Thanks for the advice guy's, the limbs look worse in person but maybe it would be wise to do some checking. I don't shoot this bow anymore cause the glue is starting to let loose where it connects to the riser it has been painted  so I don't find a name on the bow but it has a serial number and is marked with the weight @28". Thanks again I was just curious cause I love the feel of this handle and thought maybe I could make it a more functional bow..

[Danny Rowan]

I would almost bet that is a Hit bow, do not cut it!!!

Danny

[kurtbel5]

Isn't Mr Hit selling the last of his bows on the Bay?
You might be able to track down the guy who made that bow.
Pretty cool bow
  Kurt

[Danny Rowan]

Bud is retired but makes a bow every once in a while and puts it on the bay.

Danny

[Henry Hammer]

Thanks guy's I posted over on trad history and found out lot's of info so I will definately be restoring this bow now as it is a collector and you all were right the limbs were designed like that.

[Raineman]

Whew! Glad you checked it out before you put a saw to it......I just saw this thread so I'm glad others got to ya' before I had a chance to chime in.

That bow is a nice piece of archery history, glad to see you will be treating it as such.