Acquired two 1970's recurves

[stalkin4elk]

First is a 54 inch,48#,Browning Safari, in good shape with only hunting scratches,unfortunately drilled for a quiver.I think the sting is too short as brace height is 9.25 inches from the deepest part of the grip.Can anyone advise for proper string length?
Second is a 45#,58inch,Damon Howatt Bandito with only minor scratches. This also needs a string due to wear but the length looks good with a 7.5 inch brace height.
I think one will be my son's and one will be a bowfishing rig.
These seem like decent quality bows from the local sporting goods store mid 1970's. Looks fun to me. Any advise or knowledge shared is much appreciated.
Thanks.

[Lechwe]

Drop 4" from the length of the bow and that should be your string length.

[cacciatore]

You did good,those are some nice bow.I am looking myself for th Safari but lefty are rare to find.The bows of the 60's and 70's are really well done those are been the golden ages of bowmaking.

[PhilNY]

Both are nice bows, but getting harder to find. Sometimes the D&H were higher pounds than marked but I would pick one of those up in a second if I had a chance. Good quality and longevity.

[poison arrow]

I do not know for sure, but that is a high brace height. Try 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 as a starting point. My Kmags do pretty good around 8 1/4.

[stalkin4elk]

Thanks guys. I ordered new strings,rests,side plates, and A.D. tradlites.