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I'm Expecting
« on: July 07, 2014, 10:10:00 AM »
Another Howatt that is....LOL

Since being bitten by the vintage bow bug I can't seem to get enough of the Damon Howatt bows. I am waiting on my newest acquisition to arrive. It is a Howatt Hi-Speed with an all Rosewood riser (no accent stripes) which I believe is from the early '60's. There is also a decal on it designating it as a NE Plus Ultra. Does anyone have any idea what that signifies? Here's a few pics of the Hi-Speed plus one of my Super Diablo and Diablo. I've got it bad!!!!!

 
 
 
 
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2014, 06:49:00 PM »
Great Bows Fred!   :thumbsup:
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2014, 07:41:00 PM »
Thanks Charlie. The Diablo is a shooter !
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2014, 10:53:00 PM »
I just received a Crazy 72# DH with Eicholzglass "Weaved" Think it's a hunter model.

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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2014, 03:47:00 PM »
I heard back from Larry Hatfield and the bow was made in 1961
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2014, 04:58:00 PM »
I could go for one of those in a Lefty. No wonder you've got the bug, they look great.
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2014, 05:10:00 PM »
Tom, There's a leftie Super Diablo on the big auction site if you're interested.  Fred
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2014, 01:49:00 PM »
That grip looks like it would just suck your hand right in there. Beautiful. A '61 hey. Guess I got another birthyear bow to look for.
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2014, 09:36:00 AM »
Down right beautiful.  I bet it shoots even better than it looks!
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2014, 11:38:00 AM »
Here's a pic of it cleaned up with a new feather rest and sideplate. It shoots just like my '64 Diablo.....sweet!!

   

 
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2014, 11:40:00 AM »
All 3 side by side...

 
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2014, 10:45:00 PM »
Those look great! Where'd you get the side plates?

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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2014, 08:30:00 AM »
PM sent.
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Re: I'm Expecting
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2014, 08:12:00 AM »
Nice Fred! I'd like to give them a try someday.
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