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Offline flint kemper

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Vintage longbows?
« on: November 27, 2008, 04:34:00 PM »
I always hear about the recurves. What are some vintage longbows that shot pretty decent and are still around? Thanks guys. Flint

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2008, 06:17:00 AM »
Flint I love some of the old Ben Pearson long bows.They shoot great,I have one of the old style BP take down long bows.Really good shooter.bowdoc

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2008, 11:24:00 AM »
C.R. Binkley Freeport, Illinois made some nice longbows years ago. I have a couple and my wife shoots one. Real nice vintage longbows.

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2008, 04:27:00 PM »
I have an old Ben Pearson #966 longbow that I really enjoy shooting and shoots well.  It is maple with green woven glass and a straight grip.  If I get my camera fixed I'll take some pictures and post them later this week.

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2008, 11:54:00 PM »
Here's a good shooter for you. Do any of you guy's know Martin history? age...how many did they make etc..   thanks g .jpg[/IMG]
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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2008, 12:13:00 AM »
oops! here she is...
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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2008, 08:17:00 AM »
SNS can you load a pic of the full length of your long bow ? unstrung.Thats a great bow,I'am thinking it sure looks like an early Damon Howatt to me......bowdoc

Offline flint kemper

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2008, 05:25:00 PM »
SWEET guys, now I need to find one in the 50 to 55 pound range to buy. Flint

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2008, 04:27:00 PM »
Here's the full length pics doc. Been in bed with the flu or something for a couple days.  
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Offline flint kemper

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 08:07:00 PM »
Greg, how old of a bow is that? Thanks Flint

Offline 450 marlin

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 08:19:00 PM »
I have an old one made in Detroit Mi. that I know nothing about, but would like to hear about any info out there.Has Harmon Archery Range stamped on it.

 

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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 08:49:00 PM »
I'm not sure Flint. I'm barely scratching the surface on Bear and wing history. I'm hoping one of the guru's of of this awesome place knows more about it.   greg
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Re: Vintage longbows?
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2008, 11:44:00 PM »
The old camera is toast, and I got the new one today.  Here are the Ben Pearson pics.
   
     
     

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