I am looking to get some information on a bow I added to my collection a few years back.
It is a Wilson Brothers Black Widow HF-4144.
The bow is 58" and a child's draw weight of 61@25.
Yes, 61@25.
It appears to be maple and has maroon glass back and belly.
I am a lefty and have never shot it.
One friend told me the bow was made in 1960.
Are these good shooters, and are they collectable?
Thanks,
Doug
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/A-3.jpg)
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(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/lefty4/HF%20Widow%2060%20%2061-25/1.jpg)
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Very nice shooters from what I know. Nice bow.
Chuck
Wow, 61@25. Wonder if it stacks? :D
Anyone have any more information on this bow?
Doug
I have a little info not much but you could call BW and they can tell you what day the bow was shipped out.But yours is a late model 1960 for sure 1960 serial numbers were 2671 to 4175 wilson bros built 1504 bows that year.
1961 wilson bros BW catalog says MODEL HF price 69.50 a 58" bow for draws to 30" and weights to 70 pounds this is an ideal model for those who prefer a short hunting bow or want a fast stable bow that can be used for Field, Hunting, flight or Archery Golf bd
Nice bow! I just shot the sister bow to that one last week!! It had a maple riser that was factory painted black and had that same "cranberry" glass. It was made in 1960......this one was 49# at 28". Nice bows for sure,,,they have some value...just not in the 1959-1960 bear Kodiak territory.
I acquired a 1960 model lefty several years ago, and gave it to a left-handed friend. Great shooter, and the strung profile is VERY similar to the 59/60 Kodiak. CKruse
BW did not sell lots of bows out of plain hard rock maple.But for me I love them I love the look of the plain jane.Here's a pic of a bit later model I been working on bd (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/16010.jpg) (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/16012.jpg)
That's a pretty bow there bd!
Yep, I'd be really happy if that were mine!!
wow it may be yours ?????????? bd
Sweet bow Lefty! Very collectable to those who know its shooting characteristics, although the weight may not be desireable for some it gets me excited :D Id love to see how it casts an arrow.
"Are these good shooters, and are they collectible?"
Black Widow has never made a "bad" shooting bow. :D ;)
Any other inputs on this bow?
Thanks,
Doug