![]() And George couldn't have just made the bow a normal 64 long. In 1961 Bob Barrie was appointed head of the Herter’s Archery Division, and they started Herter’s own laminated bow production as well as arrows and various other archery accessories. and green rather than the mustard colored fiberglass that was common to Herters bows. Barrie worked closely with Herter making molds, grinders and other production equipment. I have three of this particular model bow and they all shoot stably and well and are fine bows.Great cast. In a short time they were making as many as 80 recurve bows a day. Not all the old Herter's bows appeal to me but the International Match Hunter CV17 recurves sure do.:) Not sure but the 'FARBENGLAS' probably was Germany's answer to the Gordon glass used by most American makers. Production of arrows, broadheads, bowstrings and various accessories soon followed. Barrie headed the Herter’s Archery Division from 1961-1979. In 1975 Herter sold the business to Cabelas, including their highly coveted foam decoy factory and patent. The result was likely the downfall of the Herter’s brand. In 1981 Herter’s filed for bankruptcy and went out of business. ![]() The Herter’s name is still used on several Cabelas products today. Herter's bows were relatively inexpensive and considered a good value. 1966 prices ranged from a high of $79 for their 72 inch Premier rosewood target model, with a price range of $34 to $54 for most of their other models. The bows performed well, especially for the price. Herter's bow models varied from many of the other archery companies, which often copied each others designs, especially for best sellers. Herter's bows had a unique design, but were relatively attractive. They manufactured nearly all of their own hunting and fishing equipment. Risers were made of Maple and/or rosewood. At first, Herters made only solid fiberglass bows. Limbs often had tan backing and black facing. Herter's had a trademark "desert tan" limb fiberglass color that was unique to Herter's bows, but kind of ugly. Herter considered this to be a good camo color. Herter's used a thick shiny epoxy on their risers. ![]() Herter himself was a grandiose promoter, so most of his bows were given the name Model Perfection.Turkish, Magnum, Sambar, Premier, Imperator, etc.Herters Sitka Perfection 62” recurve. Herters Inc perfection vintage recurve bow 1967 - $350 (Mayville).#620473050 = 62” April 73, bow #50These are extremely hard to find and especially in this condition. In great condition Vintage Herters inc recurve bow. Comes with original quiver and 20 vintage arrows. Serial number 620167005Translates to62 inch. Made in January 1967 5th one madeWould ship at buyers expense. Herters international match recurve bow - $120 (Leavenworth WA).Herters international match recurve bow right hand 53# draw factory camo good condition email only. Herters"Perfection"MADE IN USA Compound bow with arrows - $100 (Fort Pierce).Herters "Perfection" compound bow MADE IN USA with arrows. Vintage Herter’s Sitka 62” Recurve Bow - $250 (Missoula)ġ976 Herter’s Perfection Sitka 62”, 52 lb recurve bow. ![]()
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