Hunting W/A Ben Pearson?...Now W/Pics on PG 3

[Wannabe1]

Hey, that's one of the pics I found! Sure is a beauty in my book. Thanks for posting that.  

[Kituwa]

Here is my Ben Pearson special. It is marked XX45#.Anyone know what the XX means?
 

[Wannabe1]

I was told that it means a little more than 45#. Most likely 47# at 28". That is the same as marked on the bow I have coming.

[Wannabe1]

Oh ya, and that one looks like it's in good shape too. Thanks for posting a pic.  

[mahantango]

XX45 would be about 43#. 45XX would be 47#. Kind of an odd way to spec them, but that's the way they did it back then.

[Brock]

^^ yes, xx before number means slightly less...after means slightly more.

[SELFBOW19953]

If you like the Safari logo, check these other Pearson logos.  There are a bunch more.  They quit using this type logo about 1967.  I have at least one of each of these bows-love their logos!!!

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

[hedgerowhuntr]

Originally posted by ron w:
I went to a club meeting and shoot last weekend and a young man was there as a guest. He was shooting a Ben Pearson Sovereign that was found in a dumpster of all places. It was a neat bow!!

The Sovereign that Ron's speaking of is a golden conqueror, and if you liked that one Ron, there was also a golden emperor with all white glass that's in even better shape yet!

[Wannabe1]

Thanks for the clarification on the X's folks. Appreciate it.

Phil, those are some cool looking logos. Thanks for taking the time to post them.  

[Downtime]

I took my first whitetail with a 35Lbs fiberglass recurve bow back behind the barn, back in 1973.  

I have a Golden Sovereign (1961)/ Golden Crusader 1007 it is a 54" bow and at my 29" draw it is 44Lbs.  This is my shortest and oldest bow, I own.  Not a fun bow to shoot for a period of time because of finger pinch.  She has harvested a few deer for me in the past.

[ron w]

Pretty cool stuff......I had a 55# Cougar and hunted with it for several years.

[Wannabe1]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy I'm so excited! I just acquired a 1959 Pearson Safari. 66" and 40# @ 28".      

Funny how one can get excited over something that old! Just as exciting to me as ordering a new custom bow.    

All I've got to do now is wait for it to get here.

[Kituwa]

Lol,wannabe, i know just how you feel.Be sure to put pics up when you get it!

[Kituwa]

Selfbow, thanks for showing the logo's. That is way cool.

[JJB]

The first deer I shot was with a Ben Pearson Flame Hunter.  I sure like that bow and have have purchased several other Pearson bows over the years.  I don't have a Stallion but do have a Colt which would be similar, very nice shooting bow. You're going to like it.
-Jay

[ksbowman]

T.W., You're really going to like it. They are very nice and soooooo smooth. I still want one that is 50- 60#. Let's see some pictures when you get.

[wooddamon1]

I like those old Pearson bows, those logos are sweet! I bought a couple Cougars from a member here a while back to refinish and give away to newbies and ended up keeping one for myself for now. It needs a lot of work, the top limb is twisted and I think I might try reworking the fat grip a little. The brown glass is in decent shape.

Here's the one I gave to a Colorado buddy, he shoots it great. Not the best pic, it has some camo limb covers my girlfriend made. Farthest back. 45#er:

 

 

Here's the dude on the right with his bow stumpin' up high:

 

[Wannabe1]

Thanks guys, I'll definitely get pics up when it arrives. I will be posting pics of the Stallion first as it arrives on Tuesday.

The Safari is shootable but, needs a little TLC. I'm going to see if I can send it in and have it refinished by someone. Hopefully they can keep the decal as you can't get aftermarket ones like Bear.

[Matty]

Nice collection Selfbow!
I do and have. Ill post pics tomorrow

[BrianfromTulsa]

Pearson Apex
66" 50@28