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Ted Fry · « **on:** March 17, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »

Boy this one has me stumped, anyone know anything about Lane custom bows?
The bow is 62" long and pulls 56#@28" and says on the bow Lane Custom Bow on the bottom limb.
On the top limb it says Custom built for Bill Hunt.
The bow looks 60s era with white glass on the belly and brown on the back. This is a wild design no doubt.

2treks · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:29:00 AM »

That is pretty wild Ted,how does it shoot?
Chuck

Bjorn · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:34:00 AM »

Wow! Pretty rad limb design.

Ted Fry · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:52:00 AM »

Not real sure I want to shoot it Chuck , feel free to come on out and string it up, just go outside before you pull it back.
Looks to me that the elbow in the fadeout would have tons of stress on it!

kuch · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:24:00 AM »

I'd have to shoot that thing! If it looks sound i couldn't help but string it up.

d. ward · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:01:00 AM »

hey Ted I'll be home later this morning and will give you call bd

Stumpkiller · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:13:00 PM »

Don't you have a brother-in-law?

"Hey Jimbo, while you're here I have a new bow I'd like your opinion on . . . "

I'm no bowsmith, but it does appear to go against normal practice.

Let us know how it shoots. You may have rediscovered a lost breakthrough!

2treks · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:26:00 PM »

Now BD is on it. prolly worth two fortunes. Shoot that thing Ted, it should hold up. :D

wadde · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:22:00 PM »

I would not shoot that bow. If it was 10 pounds less I would think about it. At 56 pounds I would be afraid of turning a rare collectable into kindling. It is up to you, but you better get your safety glasses out when you string it.

AALLFAB · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »

I wouldn't be scared to shoot it at all particularly since the area in question is reinforced and the limbs have such recurve through the whole limb it should bend very evenly. Jim

wadde · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:47:00 PM »

Let us know how it works out.

d. ward · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2011, 09:05:00 AM »

looks like it was built in the 1960's time tested proven...........now where's that string bd

2treks · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:06:00 AM »

Right on BD. FIRE IN THE HOLE!

d. ward · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2011, 11:50:00 AM »

what the heck Ted am I going to have to drive down there ? bd

Killdeer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:09:00 PM »

I agree with AALLFAB. But just in case...
High speed video.

Killdeer

AALLFAB · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:57:00 PM »

Ok I cant wait any more. I like it and it is calling to me. If the price is right I will buy it and shoot it right away and report back to everyone. Jim

2treks · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:34:00 PM »

Good one Killie. Details, we need details. We do have a couple of makers buiklding bows today that hve a riser design very close to that,but SMALLER. Saluki has been at it for years. Like I said Ted,It should stay together.
Chuck

Ted Fry · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:30:00 PM »

Sorry , not going to shoot it, probably will be fine but I have plenty of other bows to shoot.
If you could see the close up of the grain at the fade outs you would agree, pretty scary and I dont like wearing bows.
Just wanted to find out what I could as this one is one I havent heard of and neither had Fred Anderson , Gail Martin, Larry Hatfield and several others.
Just thought it was worth the longshot that someone may know a hint that will lead us on.
Most likely a part time bowyer from the 60s but since it hangs here in the store I would love to know a bit of the history, I purchased it just because of the novelty of it.

2treks · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »

Good on you Ted, Hope you didn't mind the razz. It sure is a unique looking bow. Take care.
Chuck

Ted Fry · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2011, 01:18:00 PM »

No worries Chuck , I have thicker skin than that.
All good here.

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