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Author Topic: Frank SanMarco Recurve  (Read 1189 times)

Offline AGranick

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Frank SanMarco Recurve
« on: December 25, 2008, 02:40:00 PM »
Below is the SanMarco recurve I got for Christmas. Yes that's right a recurve. Frank used 30 year aged yew with 35-50 rings per inch. I have to say it's very smooth drawing and fast. So far it's incredibly smooth shooting too, I can't wait to get the silencers on it. When I first picked it up I was amazed at how light it is. I'm not sure of it's exact weight, but I'd say "feather" is an accurate description. It's #47 @ 28" and 66"


   


The Grip
     


Built by Frank SanMarco
   

Prototype #1
   


Sorry for some of the pictures being out of focus.

Frank said there's a possibility of future recurves.

Offline Izzy

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 02:47:00 PM »
Thats a treasure there.

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 09:51:00 PM »
That is cool, if you ever decide to part ways with her please give me a shout!!!!
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2008, 11:50:00 PM »
That is one nice looking recurve. I'd bet she's a sweet shooter, too.


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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2008, 11:53:00 PM »
:bigsmyl:

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2010, 07:58:00 PM »
Just doing a search out of curiosity, and stumbled upon this beauty... I know I'm late in saying, but this is a magnificent bow!
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2010, 09:43:00 PM »
I want prototype #2
Love the looks of that bow.

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2010, 09:09:00 AM »
Beautiful piece of work right there.  

Is this something that Frank is offering now, or did you just happen to luck into it?

Oh yeah, put me in line if you ever decide to part ways with it   :readit:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Jon in North Idaho

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2010, 11:10:00 AM »
Can you post a pic of the tips?  Those San Marco tips are always pieces of art, and I'm curious how they look on a recurve.
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2010, 11:25:00 AM »
I have never seen a San Marco's bow but his reputation is very solid.Nice recurve indeed,congrats.
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2010, 11:37:00 AM »
That bow is a treasure....now and in the future.  Frank is a master.
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2010, 11:42:00 AM »
That's almost to COOL !! Do you know when it was built?
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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2010, 12:58:00 AM »
Very classic looking bow. Ihave never owned or shot one of Frank's but every one I have ever seen sure makes me want to sample...

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2010, 08:06:00 AM »
I met Frank a few years back at The Whittingham Shoot. Very nice man and a very talented bowyer. I believe he used to build guitars as well. Good Luck with your new SanMarco.   :thumbsup:

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2010, 02:04:00 PM »
Alex,

It was great meeting you at Frank's seminar this weekend.

Sure were a lot of folks drooling over your bow, as well as Prototype #3.

Now if we can just get Frank to make some more.........

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2021, 09:12:35 AM »
Nice bow I saw that bow at Franks house years ago,I now have 4 of his long bows.Mark

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2021, 10:14:42 AM »
I don’t mean to hijack this thread but I sure do wish that Frank would still build his Hill style ASL’s. Hint, hint!

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Re: Frank SanMarco Recurve
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2021, 11:01:24 AM »
Wish I could know I could get one, love his work

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