We always hear of the old Bear's 57,59,64,66 ect. What are some of the other older bows that are good shooters and are nostalgic as well? I would like to pick up a old one to hunt with for nostalgia ,but I am not sure what to look for? Thanks for replies. Flint

Groves, Pearson, Hoyt(Rogue), lots to choose from.

Groves, Pearson, Tice&Watts, Browning, Wing, Indian Archery, American Archery......

Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

Don't overlook the old Martins (usually made by someone else) and Howatts.  

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

The shakespears,   they made some pretty fancy bows in the 60's   with magnesium risers

Bob Lee/Wings - there are a couple on ebay and they look to be going for good prices (for the buyer)

I like the Shakespears best.

hnh

QuoteOriginally posted by Dank:
Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

If I ever came accross an old Thunderbird I think I'd make a mess in my pants first, then buy it!!

Maybe buy it then poop my britches...either way I'd have a warm and squishey feeling    

Ernie Roots Brushmaster and Gamemaster are as good as any.

Pearson Mustang, forward riser design @ 60" and a heavy wood for the riser.  Natural pointer, smooth to shoot and pretty to look at.

I like the old bears for sure, but I lucky  to come into brief contact with this necedah,1964
 
 
shoots real nice.

MY fav is the old Pearsons and Shakesperes. Great little no nonsense, practical ,smooth shooters.

My 1st recurve was a Tice and Watts. That sucker was fast.

My favorite of the older bows was a Malibu Archery laminated all bamboo semi-recurve. It was light as a feather, great cast, and shoot where you pointed it. You've heard the expression "shooting the lights out"? Well, I shot the lights out as a 12-14 year old. I was a legend in my own mind.

Ben Pearson Mustang would be a strong second. I had one of the 58" models at 45-50# that shot very well.

American Archery made some nice shooting bows also.

I love the early Red Wing Hunters with the thin tips and rosewood.  For real nostalgia you can't beat a bear with Fred's signature  
 
 

WOW very nice

Remember American Archery bows recurves by Trad archer Great Art LaHa , there is book about his life as bowhunter that 3 Rivers sells..if you like archery books , this is a must have !...I love Herters bows always will I can shoot lights out with them on good day...Im looking for Lefty 58 or 60 inches long in good condition..any weight...

Have'nt seen a Drake mentioned yet. My wife has one and it shoots really nice.

I picked up an old York crescent at a yard sale for $15. It's a pleasure to shoot @ #50.