browning safari 1 recurve bow

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With a little luck I should be able to pick up a 44lb browning safari recurve. What should I look for in purchasing the bow, cracks, warping, etc. I am hoping to get for less than $75.  

I would string the bow and check that the string rests on the center of the limb. If it's off the limb is twisted. If you talk to the seller ask them if they used a bow stringer to string the bow. If they didn't, they could have twisted the limb as well as stressed the bow by repeatedly bending one limb to string the bow. Also check for the condition of the tips.  

Delamination. As I'm not familiar with that bow: minor cracks in the surface of the finish probably don't make a lot of difference. Dark, deep, cracks that bisect a limb in any direction are bad with a capital B. Fiddlehead's advice is really good. Bring your own stringer, that way no can say that you strung the bow wrong if it breaks right there. look for amature repairs. Run your fingers along the belly and back for hidden cracks. Check for mostly even bend on each side of the handle. How old is it?  

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Fiddlehead said: I would string the bow and check that the string rests on the center of the limb. If it's off the limb is twisted. If you talk to the seller ask them if they used a bow stringer to string the bow. If they didn't, they could have twisted the limb as well as stressed the bow by repeatedly bending one limb to string the bow. Also check for the condition of the tips. Click to expand...

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In addition to what everyone else is saying, ask when the last time was it was shot. Bear Archery Says "If the bow has been idle for a long period of time, draw the string in small increments and letting down, gradually increasing to full draw so that the shock to the limbs in minimized". You may want to get a new string too but make sure the material is compatible with the bow. Additionally you should ask how it was stored because improper storage could has cause the limbs to become misshapen. If you could get some picture we might be able to give better advice but the same principles still apply when buying a used bow.  

Thanks guys. I am seeing it in person on Monday. I will follow your advice.  

Picked it up today for $45. It's in very good shape. The string that had on was too long, so I need to pick up a string. Overall I am a happy camper. Thanks again for the advice on what to look for.  

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Sharpdogs said: Picked it up today for $45. It's in very good shape. The string that had on was too long, so I need to pick up a string. Overall I am a happy camper. Thanks again for the advice on what to look for. Click to expand...

I have a 54" 65# Safari 1. It had twisted limbs when I found it at a yard sale many years ago. I straightened the limbs and they stayed straight. It shoots every bit as good as the vintage Bears in my opinion. The bow seems fast but I never have put it across the chronograph. Its narrow at the nocks. I think you will like it.  

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Shakespeare x17-62, ocala x-17 and rare ocala x-14a (ocala special).

• draw weighs 30 - 60 lbs.
• riser: Benge exotic hardwood
• Glass: 1961 green or dark charcoal gray and white, 1962-64 white
• left-hand special order in 1962
• 6-inch sight window
• limbs 1 3/4 wide
• Benge and maple tip overlays
• feather rest and calfskin arrow plate  
• Ocala x17 1966, Ocala x17A with sight after 1970, Ocala X14A with sight 1971
• 62 AMO, (60 AMO after 1970, 1971 X14A was 62")
• Weight 30, 35, 40, 45 50, 55, and 60 lbs. (rare)
• Handle of laminate of Benge and zebra wood (after 1970 Bubinga Riser)
• Limbs 2-inch wide Olive green glass (after 1970 cinnamon brown glass 2-inch limbs)
• Tips- Benge and Cherry (after 1970 Cinnamon and white)
• Sem i - pistol grip
• Brace height 7 7/8 inches
• Sight window 6 inches
•   feather rest and calfskin arrow plate

• Ocala X14A with Pro Hunter sight 1970, 1971
• Weight- 40, 45, 50, and 55 lbs.
• Riser-   Bubinga 
• rest- Shakespeare's "Hunter Rest"
• Limbs- 2-inch wide  cinnamon brown and white glass
• Tips- Benge and Cherry
• Brace height- 7 7/8 inches
• Sight window- 6 inches 1970, 6 1/2 inches 1971
• The term "rare" often gets overused today but I think RARE aptly describes the X-14-A. The Ocala Special X-14A was designed as a hunting bow. It is a modified Ocala with longer limbs and a factory-mounted Bow sight. This bow was manufactured for just two years and it is a very hard bow to find today. Since I have been collecting vintage bows I had not seen a single X-14A offered for sale, trade, or auction. Then this summer my friend Lewis Kent spotted one on eBay and he won the auction. His bow is in excellent condition with the medal medallion, the original arrow rest, and the strike plate, it has the original bow sight which is missing the pins. The bow has a few minor scuffs but it is in beautiful shape.

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Great artical! Thank you so much.I was born in 1960 grow up shooting recurves,an just love seeing ,and reading these old magizine reviews. Thanks again.Rob Jester from Harrington,Delaware.

thanks Rod!!

I have two 45# SHAKESPEARE WONDERBOWs Model x17-62. I shoot one on a daily basis and my son-in-law shoots the other. I prefer this bow to every BEAR of the same length and draw I have ever pulled. I prefer it to my new BEAR KODIAK Grayling Green. The WONDERBOW holds steady and shoots flat and fast for a bow of this weight. 7.5 inch brace height seems most comfortable. The bows have white/ivory glass overlays and both are in beautiful condition. Mine has a vertical feather arrow rest and the other has a hair rest. Serial numbers are J51556C and K5916C. I would appreciate learning more about date of manufacture and if these are made by Root for Shakespeare.

I love my Ocala X17 bows. It sounds like you have the precursor to the Ocala though. Your is likely a 1964 X17 with white glass and 62 inch. Unfortunately the serial numbers aren't much help with identification but it sounds like the bow is a 1964. I am happy to hear that comparison with Bear bows. There can't be any denying that Bears are great bows, however most people just can't believe that Shakespeare made a bow that equaled and sometimes surpasses Bear. Fred Bear knew Ernie Root as a friend and also respected him as a designer and bowyer. I collect Bears from the 1950s, I like the dual shelf bows because I am a lefty and my son is righty, it is fun to share. I choose to collect Shakespeare bows over Bear because of the way they shoot and I have always preferred the underdog. Let the Bear folks pay $$$$, I'll take a Shakespeare any day.

I have one for cheap and it needs an archers use.. text if your interested its an x17 63....my # 9194491670

Thanks for the information. I took my first archery lesson from Fred Bear in the early 1950s during one of his marketing tours to Green Bay and have been a Bear shooter and collector since--until I found these vintage Shakespeares. It seems that the old Bears get "soft" with age, but the Shakespeares retain their energy. They are real gems.

I think you are right, they are slower than my Shakespeares. They are gems!!

I believe I have an Ocala X 17 from the 1960's for sale...$75..It may need refinished But the sporting good store I have talked to said it was safe to string. They did not have the string so I did not buy any I do not have string. I'm in Zebulon NC text or call if interested no shipping pick up only.9194491670.. I guess I'm just ready for it to get off the wall and in the woods.

thanks for sharing such a beautiful blog.. Granite Marble supplier Ocala FL

Thank you for so much good information! I remember when the X17 came out. I just picked up a '67, 45@28 in very good condition and love shooting it.

thanks Mike. I have three, one can never have to many bows ;) send photos [email protected]

Hi I just purchased a dozen Shakespeare ThunderBolt Arrows with broadheads already in and look to be part of the arrow and I was wondering if these would be okay to shoot and if you have any information on these? I did find I few pictures of some but it looks as if different broadheads were used. When they arrive I can try to take a picture and send you if that would help? Thank you for the Great Information you shared with us because compound bows were/are the thing since I been growing up and I love Archery and try to learn as much as I can of the early days of Archery.

These should be fine to shoot from a longbow or recurve because they are aluminum. These are Arrows designed Dick Wilson. http://shakespearearchery.blogspot.com/2014/09/dick-wilson-shakespeare-archerys.html?m=1

Just picked up a left hand x14a #50. Looking forward to trying it out. It also has the factory sight and is in very nice shape.

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Hello again, I have another question concerning my Ocala this time it is the fact that there are two drill holes in the side of it making me think that the previous owner had put a side mounted quiver on it.

Hi Ethan You are probably right. Back then people thought nothing about drilling their bows. Contemporary bows have inserts installed

So i have an ocala x14a in great shape!! Original sites arrow rest and everything down to the shiny clear coat finish and the metal medallion. I was wondering if someone could help me put a price value on this bow?

Hi Larry, You have done a tremendous job in researching Shakespeare bows !! Very interesting and informative. I have a 1966 Necedah 45+ , a 1967 Penneys Foremost( Yukon X 24) and had a 1968 45 lb Necedah that I sold to my good archery buddy as he liked it so much ! My Necedah out performs my gorgeous 1968 Grizzly 48 lb ! Sorry Bear fans. I am awaiting a 1967 Ocala that should arrive next week, can't wait to tune it up and try it ! Thank you for a great for sharing your research !

What's the price one should expect to pay for a near mint condition Shakespeare ocala special bow x-14a with all the original parts?

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One of our distant relatives husband recently passed away,and left behind a browning explorer 1 recurve,she asked me if i would be interested in having the bow and i said sure.I went to pick it up and it is a beautiful bow.I know nothing about recurves,and was wondering if anyone could give me some information about it.On the riser there is some numbers and some letters. first, number is 2D1610-1 next, 46#,next 56" and last A.M.O can someone give me any type of information on this,i appreciate it. It also came with 2 dozen arrows fletched with 4- 5 inch low profile feathers,that are left helical I believe them to be 2015's at least that's what the box says.Easton brand.The string looks to be in really great shape,bow looks like it wasn't used much.On the back of the sight window there is a bar mounted with 2 sight pins on it,ive never seen that before on a recurve.Just a real beautiful bow,but as i said i know nothing about them,thank you,Joe.  

jpm - The Browning bows were/are super shooters. Never been a fan of the "1" series, too short for my tastes. The "2" series were identical, but longer. An Explorer 2 is 62", vs 56" for the 1. Can't help ya with the serial number, but the bow is #46 and AMO 56". Meaning it will take an AMO 56" string or a string with an actual length of about 52". Regarding strings, only use Dacron (B-50 or B-500 - samething) as any of the newer stuff may destroy the bow. I'd use 12 strands of B-50 and set the brace height at 7.5" to start. You may need to go a little higher by twisting the string. There were two versions the the Explorer. One with a slightly heavier one piece riser and one with straight lamination stripes down the length of the riser. Don't recall a 2015, probably 2016s. OK, but unless the arrows are 30" or more, probably a bit stiff, I'd go with 1916s. Unless you have a long draw length, you should love shooting it, enjoy! Viper1 out.  

I just bought one just like this one. 45#@ 56". I have to refinish it though. The finish is flaking off in a couple spots.  

Yes,very similar looking bow.What year were these bows made,any ideas?  

jpm - Late 60's through mid 70's. Viper1 out.  

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