New John Schulz bows

[jsweka]

Originally posted by jmahma:
How about a drawing so some of us middle class folks could at least have a shot at owning one.

I think that would have been a great gesture by Mr. Schulz.  Auction 11 of them for as much as he could get for them.  He deserves it.  But then "raffle" the last one for some $$ per chance.  Heck, that raffle bow would have brought him more money than the rest combined and give us working class folks a real chance at obtaining a piece of archery history.

Oh well, I'm out, but I wish him the best with the auction.

[RC]

I think he has earned the right to do as he pleases with the selling of his bows. MANY people have learned from him of bows and hunting both in person and through his books and video. Me included. I have the utmost respect for him and have always admired the man and never met him in person. A Preacher, Hunter,Bowyer and Master Archer.Whats not to like. I can`t afford one but hope he gets twice what he is asking. God Bless you sir and thanks for helping me learn to shoot a longbow.RC

[RC]

To Go Again
by John Shulz

I think I'd like to go again
To life that now has passed
With some old friends
To days that didn't last-

To once more hear the bay of hounds
While canyons deep send back the sound
And like the echo of that song
Fade into stillness- and then be gone-

To smell the salt of horse's sweat
(From ropin' calves) their bodies wet
Then go- tie one on the ground
And hope that I just won the round-

To wander through sweet rows of hay
And feel the sunshine of the day
Know that when it's put away
All dry and safe- let come what may-

Lone in some forest streaked with light
See "Mosshorn" stand - no sign of fright
My arrow sent from full drawn bow
True to the spot - it must needs go-

To go again by campfire bright
With lantern's soft dim glow
Retell those tales into the night
In voices hushed and low-

To go again to some filled hall
Then hear us preachers- one and all
Lift up God's Christ
And sound the Gospel call-

To go again when children- not yet grown
Were in their joy and play
Then all of life was only "home"
But now- they're gone away-

To go again? It cannot be
Except it is in memory
So then- I'll only look ahead
Not live the past- long dead-

No more of earth- my need to be
Of hollow things and vanity
But there together ever be
With Jesus Christ- Eternity-

[Ray Lyon]

Originally posted by Jack Hoyt 75:
Interesting to say the least!  I don't think we are dealing with greed here.  I think we are dealing the a master bowyer coming to the end of his career and trying to go out with 12 last pieces of art.  The last 12 pieces of functional art that he will always to remembered fondly by.         but everyone has a ceiling to what they can personally pay for a bow.  Then again maybe there is 12 millionaires out there looking for a new bow!  The free market will sort it out.

Lets keep comments positive and just see how this all plays out; lots of things can change in a auction and nothing is final till its SOLD!

Just my opinion; I respect yours too!

       

Well said.

[Steiger3208]

What did you type in on **** for john's bow?

[Florida lime]

Originally posted by Steiger3208:
What did you type in on **** for john's bow?

There is a link to the auction at the John Schulz longbow website.

[elknutz]

I wish him the very best in the sale of these bows. They are worth every bit of what someone is willing to pay for the final bows of a great bowyer.

[WESTBROOK]

Well, my 2 bits, these bows arent about the Hill legacy. Mr. Schulz spent most of his life promoting the Hill legacy to all that were interested, during that time he became a master bowyer, took what he learned from Hill and refined it to perfection. He did his duty to the Hill legacy.

These bows are about the Schulz legacy and what HE has done for our sport.

The man spent his life building and selling bows for a working mans wage...now its his turn reap some benefits.

I say, Best of Luck Mr.Schulz and Thank You!

[WESTBROOK]

On a similar note...

When I was a youngun back in the 70's I had a friend that built custom muzzleloaders & knives and such for a living. Meager as it was, he he kept his family fed and clothed. I managed to save up up a couple hundred bucks of lawn mowing money for one of his rifles.

Today he is one of the most highly regarded and collectable builders in the world. He sells his works for amazing amounts of money, why?...because people pay it. And he's not gonna sell it for $1000 to someone and have them walk out the door and sell it for $5000.

Yea I'm bummed because I would love to have another one of his guns, but they are just too far beyond my means. But I'm happy as hell for him to be able to do what he loves and make good money for it, he's paid his dues.

[womblesd]

Westbrook, what is your frieds name who builds muzzleloaders?

[ChuckC]

Have you ever built a muzzleloader ?  I am in the process of building my first right now.  I have built a fair number of bows as well.  The difference is night and day, not even close regarding the time and effort it takes.  Once out of the box, I can have a bow shooting in a day, finished in a few more, mainly because I am never satisfied that it is ready to be finished.

It can take days just to inlet the barrel and the lock / trigger.

I get what you are saying, and I don't really begrudge John, let him get whatever the market allows.  But we all are a bit disappointed, let's use that term.  

All the hype, John is coming out with a last bunch, and it turns out very few of us can even afford to bid, much less buy.  That's all
CHuckC

I notice that everyone that is in full support are not bidders. I was hoping that I could have picked up a lefty for under $3000 and if they stayed in that range the 60 pounder.  But the 60 pounder came first all by itself and has a bid that is more than I would have opened with. I was really excited about this for a bit, oh well, on to other things. I want to buy some hunting/farm land, which may be easier than buying a bow as it turns out.

[Pat B.]

I don't blame John for asking that....

I do think who ever buys them has more dollars than -------

[Limbhanger]

Any suspicions that the first bidder is the seller???  

[ChuckC]

still didn't hit the reserve price.  I wonder what that is ?
ChuckC

[tg2nd]

I'm with you, pavan.
But, to each his own.

[Jack Hoyt 75]

I stated my opinion before.  I wish we knew what the reserve was??  My bet is $4,500 or more    

[WESTBROOK]

Originally posted by womblesd:
Westbrook, what is your frieds name who builds muzzleloaders?

Judson Brennan...I grew up a few blocks from him in Lansing MI...he now lives in Ak.

An amazingly talented man and humble as can be.

[Hermon]

"With that being said who ever put these on E-ay for John does not know how to use E-ay to the fullest and there are several mistake (or should I say un-used best practices) that are keeping this auction for getting the full attention and number of watchers and bidders it deserves."

They are offering free shipping!!!!

[WESTBROOK]

ChuckC....yes.

They are a challenge for guys like us. A guy that does it for a living can do in a day what takes us a week.