Recently got a hold of a Groves Flame Hunter, 52# @ 28", 62", Serial Number 5710-3. Flat shelf and Window. Anyone know the age and a history of this type of bow. Thanks in advance. By the way, the bow is in mint condition.
I believe Harold groves started making bows in 1959 but it is most likely your bow is mid 1960s to early
1970s. Groves bows were assisted in design by 2 or 3 of the scientists responsible for the trigger in the first nuclear bomb. I collect groves bows because I think they are cool. Jim
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Dennis, if you "google" Groves bows or Groves Flame Hunter you'll find some reading. You also can search here on Tradgang for Groves and find info.
I bought a 56" 54# Flame Hunter last year and could not be happier with a hunting bow. I have got everything i have shot at with it. Amazing -especially for me.
They really seem to be a fantastic bow. And it is true that J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, helped design the bow. No wonder it is so fast! Oppenheimer was a friend of Mr. Groves in New Mexico.
Bill