Flexcraft semi recurve ?

[FlintRiverKen]

She is 60" with a shape very much like a modern R/D hybrid. When strung, the string only contacts the limb at the nock pt, black glass back and belly. A faded decal/logo "Flexcraft" on the belly, and [ 60" 8-250-36  40# ] below the grip, zebra riser. The riser shape is like a BP Colt but more graceful.

If Flexcraft is the mfg, it is not listed on archeryarchivescom. Anybody recognise this one? I have pics but cant upload yet.  -thanks Ken

[FlintRiverKen]

More mystery. Next to no info on Flex Craft or Flexcraft, looks like it wasn't too common.

On close examination I'm thinking the bow was never finished or used. Theres a rough edge on the side of the site window that was never final sanded. No marks from arrows or sign that a rest of any kind was ever attached. A finish was poorly applied to the handle that doesn't even cover completely. There are some dings to the edges of the limbs- but that could easy come from non-shooting related rough handling. Limbs straight, but on bracing obvious out of tiller (lower limb stiff). Also, I can get a fingernail to catch on the join between lams and riser here and there, and couple spots on the limbs, as if not enough glue used.

My theory: this was a factory seconds or reject that someone was gonna work on but never did. I'm guessing the semi-recurve limb shape like a BP Filly dates it maybe 1960-65 or so.

In any case, it is one of the most beautiful bows I have ever held. Time to turn this baby into a shooter. I plan to fill dings and gaps with super glue, radius the shelf, carefully sand the lwr limb belly into tiller, finish with Deft, and reinforce the tips with phenolic.

[Bear Heart]

Bumped up. My dad is also trying to find info on this bow. It was his first stickbow

[chad graham]

interesting;this was my first bow as well,i still have it.it does have a nice zebra wood riser,bottom limb it twisted and for some reason i painted the limbs with gray spray paint.