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Title: HELP pearson sherwood recurve
Post by: sticshooter on December 11, 2010, 10:57:00 AM

Picked this up its all wood(no idea what kind) no glass. say ben pearsone NO.501 sherwood on it
in red. Some of the writing is wore off so cant read it all. I will get some pics up later today.
Anyone have clue about this?thanks<><

Title: Re: HELP pearson sherwood recurve
Post by: PAPALAPIN on December 11, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

That bow was made in the '50's. Hard to find collectors item

Title: Re: HELP pearson sherwood recurve
Post by: sticshooter on December 12, 2010, 09:00:00 PM

Thanks jack I seen it at a gun show and walked passed it a few times.Then i thought wait a min. thats all wood...its gotta be a old one.Not sure if would be wise to brace it and dont think I will.Thanks for the info<><

Title: Re: HELP pearson sherwood recurve
Post by: sticshooter on February 07, 2011, 11:52:00 AM

I noticed a very slight thin crack near the tip It is near the string groove and is shallow. Never braced it and never seen this until now. Should I have it refinished or leave it alone? Don't plan on shooting it since its old and all wood. Any ideas? I will posts some pics later toady.<><

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