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Title: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Copper_Head on November 18, 2018, 02:01:13 PM
I just purchased what I think is a 1962 68" from RMS it's in exceptional shape,  it has the "National Match" peeked arrow rest. Any information about this would be greatly appreciated!  I've  tried posting this several times with and without photos?
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Copper_Head on November 18, 2018, 06:42:18 PM
Hopefully this will work getting the photos posted! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/c2861924061676710ab8d9cf23ab40cc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/d0fe7fe68833addb6b65b1a82716426d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/303fe61a234c114512bc3b922493924f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: dirtguy on November 19, 2018, 06:11:30 PM
google vintagearchery.org and look in the 1961 Herters Catalog and you will see you bow
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Copper_Head on November 19, 2018, 06:26:55 PM
Yep, that's were I got some of my info, I'm pretty sure it's the Custom Model CV 22 Turkish Laminated Composite Bow. Nothing on brace height but it does give string length!

Thanks!

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Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: acolobowhunter on November 20, 2018, 01:09:17 PM
I still have my original bow from Herter's.  Bought it in the early 1970's for $50.  I still have the catalog and receipt as well.  It was a 65 lb. Perfection Stika.  I shot it for nearly 20 years before the limbs started to get some twist in them.  Boy is it slow compared to today's bow, however I shot a lot of animals with it.
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Copper_Head on November 21, 2018, 06:59:14 AM
Awesome! Well I'm just hoping this one will shoot good long enough for me to get my skills back, before I have to fork out $600-$1000 for a custom bow.

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Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Stinger on November 21, 2018, 01:34:18 PM
I had a similar bow a few years back and sold it to someone here on the Gang.  I would have kept it, but it was too heavy for me.  Love the look of the fiberglass weave on the butterscotch limbs.  I think I have the brace height written down at home.  Will check later after work.
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Copper_Head on November 21, 2018, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Stinger on November 21, 2018, 01:34:18 PM
I had a similar bow a few years back and sold it to someone here on the Gang.  I would have kept it, but it was too heavy for me.  Love the look of the fiberglass weave on the butterscotch limbs.  I think I have the brace height written down at home.  Will check later after work.
Awesome! Thanks!

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Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Stinger on November 23, 2018, 07:52:34 PM
Copper Head - Sorry, I could not find the brace height info and I can't recall off the top of my head what I used.
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: GA LBHunter on November 24, 2018, 09:36:19 AM
I have their takedown model...bought it used in the late 70s...still have it...55 lb and 65 lb limbs...nice little bow!
Title: Re: Herter's Recurve
Post by: Zradix on November 24, 2018, 09:48:12 AM
I love Herter's bows
That model is one that has drawn my interest over the years.
Good find.