Say need some info Root or Shakespear recurves
06-11-2009, 06:13 AM
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Say need some info Root or Shakespear recurves
I have been out of archery far too long but cleaning out my Dad's garage I found some Golden Eagles (metal handle and composite limbs) to me was early taken down bow and some other Root Archery & Shakespear Recurve Bows.
Root Archery was out of Big Rapids, MI used to manufacture Shakespear recurves.
So I am looking for help if these are worth anything or even if I should let them go.
I know about stress cracking and need some help on that too.
I can provide pictures.
JW
Root Archery was out of Big Rapids, MI used to manufacture Shakespear recurves.
So I am looking for help if these are worth anything or even if I should let them go.
I know about stress cracking and need some help on that too.
I can provide pictures.
JW
06-11-2009, 06:43 AM
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RE: Say need some info Root or Shakespear recurves
I don't know anything about the collector value, but the old Root recurves have a reputation as shooters, as do some of the Shakespears.
My guess is they probably have more sentimental value than collector value.
Chad
My guess is they probably have more sentimental value than collector value.
Chad
06-26-2009, 06:14 PM
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RE: Say need some info Root or Shakespear recurves
As my first trad bow I picked up a Shakespeare Archery long recurve (25# draw) at a second hand shop for only $8. So I can't imagine the Shakesspeare being worth much money - wise.
06-27-2009, 05:39 AM
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RE: Say need some info Root or Shakespear recurves
Not looking to sell them - but will probably give them away rather than cut them up.
I have been out of archery far to long so was more than curious.
JW
I have been out of archery far to long so was more than curious.
JW
09-04-2009, 08:38 PM
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The Golden Eagles take downs were widley used by tournament archers back in the 60s & many top shooters used them. Root-Me & a couple of my Navy Buddies used them back in the late 50s early 60s. I would gladly take A Golden Eagle off your hands depending on poundage.
I took 38 animals with recurves & am currenty going out this year with a Take down 60# Carroll recurve from the mid 70s. Let me know poundage, condition & a price.
I took 38 animals with recurves & am currenty going out this year with a Take down 60# Carroll recurve from the mid 70s. Let me know poundage, condition & a price.
09-10-2009, 07:13 PM
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Well found my camera - as a boy I went to the Root Company with Grandpa many times and watched them amke bows. I was surprised but the quality of wood Grandpa used to heat that place.
But that was in the late 1950s to late 1960s......am I dating myself?
But I will post pictures.
And we can take it from there
JW
But that was in the late 1950s to late 1960s......am I dating myself?
But I will post pictures.
And we can take it from there
JW
