Anyone have any insight on this recurve?

[JF_Idaho]

Anyone have any knowledge on this recurve. Like if it's decent or if it's worth anything?

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

No clue, but the Koreans take archery so seriously I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a crime to make a bad recurve bow, .

Shoot it for a bit and see what you think of it.

 

[LostArra]

No clue, but the Koreans take archery so seriously I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a crime to make a bad recurve bow, .

Shoot it for a bit and see what you think of it.

+1 but even Korean bow strings wear out.

 

[JF_Idaho]

This was a bow my father-in-law gave us about 10 years ago. It's been sitting in the back of the closet. I wouldn't dare string it with the string that's on there. There's multiple frayed single strings.

I'm guessing I need a 64" string?

I'm also guessing that the "32=" means it's a 32lb limb?

What strand string would be ideal? (12?) And type? (i.e. dacron, etc)

Thanks guys. As I'm sure is evident, I have zero idea about this thing.

@Trumpkin The Dwarf
@LostArra

 

[Beendare]

So many of these threads on Trad sites.....guy finds an old bow and thinks- Cha Ching...I hit the jackpot...this bow has to be worth some big bucks because it's old.

Nope, those bows are a dime a dozen......most were mass produced back in the day. That bow is worth more as sentimental value than anything. Looks to be "32# and 68" recurve. General rule is string to be 3" shorter. You need to use the older B55 string material vs the new fast flight strings on that bow- the new strings will tear it apart with their low stretch.

The big deal with these older bows is limb twist. It can be fixed- sometimes- but if its got a twisted limb- it's a project.

Buy a string...get yourself some 600 spine arrows full length, 100g and 125g points, a tab and go have some fun with it- perfect weight for learning to shoot.

 

[JF_Idaho]

So many of these threads on Trad sites.....guy finds an old bow and thinks- Cha Ching...I hit the jackpot...this bow has to be worth some big bucks because it's old.

Nope, those bows are a dime a dozen......most were mass produced back in the day. That bow is worth more as sentimental value than anything. Looks to be "32# and 68" recurve. General rule is string to be 3" shorter. You need to use the older B55 string material vs the new fast flight strings on that bow- the new strings will tear it apart with their low stretch.

The big deal with these older bows is limb twist. It can be fixed- sometimes- but if its got a twisted limb- it's a project.

Buy a string...get yourself some 600 spine arrows full length, 100g and 125g points, a tab and go have some fun with it- perfect weight for learning to shoot.

Haha I get it. I didn't think I hit the lottery or anything, was more wondering if I could throw it on marketplace for a few bucks or drop it off at goodwill or in the trash can. And, honestly Goodwill is probably exactly where he got it.

Thanks for the info. I will probably get a new string for it and play with it a bit or give it to one of my kids.

 

[Undomesticated]

32 pounds, 68”.

I have no idea on the specifics of that bow model, other than that it is a generic looking target bow. “Gordon” is a company that made their own fiberglass laminates and bows, and still makes fiberglass for bowyers. White fiberglass was very popular for target bows, many believed it was less affected by heat when shooting in the sun etc.
Don’t think that bow has much value (few old target bows do) but odds are it is actually a really good shooter and would be a fantastic training bow.