Silvertips?

stick hunter · February 05, 2007, 04:16:00 PM

Treeyelpr thanks! thats my bow its a great shooter and super smooth thanks for posting the pics!

MJB · February 05, 2007, 04:22:00 PM

Stick Hunter you are welcome. That is a awesome bow. I'm thinking of ordering one just with the camo limbs same weight and all.. Congrats on a fine bow

3shots · February 05, 2007, 04:44:00 PM

that one piece tip is fine!!!

stick hunter · February 05, 2007, 05:56:00 PM

Thanks guys! I can tell you that the pics dont do the bow justice, in person its unreal.

Tim Schoenborn · February 05, 2007, 06:33:00 PM

Ok guys.......

I thought I would add this post to this thread as it seems it should be shared with everyone here on the boards. I have posted a link below to a gallery that I made to show what I consider to be a very unique and unusual Schafer bow. In the gallery you can see that this particular bow was actually built by Paul as he explains in the letter that was hand signed by himself. The bow somehow or another made it back to Dave and it is my understanding that he skinned the limbs. I think that is really neat as it means that this bow was not only made by Paul but was also worked on by Dave. As you can see in the images the bow is flawless and it is hard to tell if it was ever really even shot. It is also signed by Paul in his usual fashion on the riser and is tapped for a Kwikee Quiver on an angle as so many of his bows were. I have some additional paperwork and correspondence that was made by Paul that goes along with the letter. I find this bow to be a very interesting part of his history and legend. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures.

Tim

http://homepage.mac.com/whackmaster/PhotoAlbum10.html

Bishop · February 05, 2007, 07:38:00 PM

Tim was Martin the company contracted to do the Silver Ghost?

That is neat part of Schafer legacy. No compromise on quality!

Tim Schoenborn · February 05, 2007, 07:41:00 PM

I believe it was Damon Howatt at the time.........

Shows what a class guy Paul was as he never mentions a name.

Tim ;-)

md126 · February 05, 2007, 07:41:00 PM

i am trying to post a pic of my silvertip but can't yet.. :^(

tim, those russian olive veneers are AWESOME.

if i keep checkin this thread i'm gonna break down and order another one for sure! ugh! why am i so weak??

limbow · February 05, 2007, 10:20:00 PM

limbow · February 05, 2007, 10:21:00 PM

limbow · February 05, 2007, 10:23:00 PM

Looks like I muddled my way through the picture posting process.

jeanpaul3006 · February 05, 2007, 10:36:00 PM

love this thread,keep the photos coming.

cjones · February 06, 2007, 03:00:00 AM

My first trad bow was a silvertip. At the time it was too much weight for me and i sold it to buy something lighter. I sure wish i could find that bow now. I would spend whatever it took to get it back. Here are the only pics(low quality) i have of it.

Rich LaBombard · February 06, 2007, 06:46:00 AM

limbow: what's that wood on your bow? (what type?)
That is beautiful.

keith brimmer · February 06, 2007, 08:27:00 AM

who shoots woodies with there silver tip.also has the riser changed over the years some look slimmer than others.

Tim Schoenborn · February 06, 2007, 08:29:00 AM

I shoot POC's out of my 70# Silvertip.................

I might be mistaken but I think Dave has slimmed the riser down a bit.

Tim ;-)

Jim Rocole · February 06, 2007, 08:30:00 AM

tHOSE RUSSIAN OLIVE LIMBS ARE AMAZING.

THE MORE I SEE THE BLACK RISER WITH SNAKESKINS THE MORE I THINK MY WALLET IS GOING TO GET LIGHTER.

limbow · February 06, 2007, 08:59:00 AM

The riser is Rosewood with a camphor burl accent stripe and the limb veneers are also camphor burl. Thanks !!! It shoots better than it looks-hard to beleive

limbow · February 06, 2007, 09:01:00 AM

My riser on this bow is smaller by 1 1/2 almost 2 from my other Silvertip. Still heavy in the hands. I like the slimmer look.

Ray Hammond · February 06, 2007, 09:52:00 AM

Chad, are you a toe- nail BITER??????????? Look at that big toe would you! Looks like a snappin' turtle head!!!!