Different topic to the usual "What year was my Bear bow made".

I used to own a used one in 1969-1971 but I long since traded it away.  I picked this one up recently  and according to a website I visited it probably is a '66-'68 model.  The '69 model had a solid riser and some sort of plastic I beam.

Built by Ernie Root who later became a bowyer for Shakespeare Archery.  It's 62" and 50# and very solid and stable shooter.  Mine has brown glass but my old one had dark green glass.  The catalogue just says "dark glass back and belly". I had been looking for one similar to my old one for nostalgia's sake and this in a nice example.  I've always loved the butcher block riser and I beam effect.
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

Nice find! Looks like a beauty! I know you have been looking for one for quite some time and it appears it has been worth the wait.

was Ernie based out of Idaho?

Ernie made great

Ernie made great bows.

This one looks to be in near mint condition.

Great find.