Anyone here fancy shooting, searching with or gathering the 60’s Ben Pearson recurve bows? We saw one in about perfect condition throughout the week-end at a little junk that is nondescript right right right here in Portland..50..about 56″ for 50.00.. nearly got it myself but just do not require another bow. ) Jim
We have a Ben Pearson Colt 62″ – 50@28. Not used to me shot it once or twice. It offers a handle that is different then any kind of bow We have.
Pete, My memory fails me personally on this an individual’s name..maybe GAMESTER? Red glass from the straight back..no tip overlays..no string but directly without having any blemishes.All it takes is a little of cleaning-wax and a string that is new.
It had been shorter..56-58″ I think..Not a Colt or some of the 70’s Pearson rcurve names We readily recognized.Jim
In addition have Ben Pearson “Colt 62″ 56 & 28” however it is fat for me personally to shoot now. 10-12 years back it absolutely was a story that is different. We dropped 9 now i could shoot like I familiar with 10-12 years back.
I have got a couple of, my personal favorite is just a LH Equalizer 48″AMO (about 42″ strung) 50 @ 28″. i’ve a signature 2pc TD, never look after the grip/shelf upon it. I really do like shooting all of the 
Pearsons.
Simply arrived in from shooting my Ben Pearson Mustang and saw this thread. I got myself it brand brand brand new in 1963. The serial is 16-633 it is a 1963 model so I assume. Its 64″ and it is 46 @ 28. We pull it 29. It’s a shooting that is great and places them for which you are searching.
The 1963 Mustang had red cup, Sailor, along with catalog number 975 upon it.
return back and purchase it u can offer it during the next occasion u get to maby buy gasoline they have been great bows I prefer them well
First 12 months when it comes to Gamester had been 1970, plus it had been a 56″ bow. In 1973 it went along to a 54″ bow. It absolutely was detailed to own Ebony Pearsonite Glass, but I do not have the 71 or 72 information, so that it might have had red cup in some of those years.
Well, I transpired and visited the old other whom has got the junk store this AM..I HATE IT WHEN the MEMORY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. )
The bow is Ben Pearson ‘GAMESTER’..and beneath that 7388
Ebony cup right back & face.Maple lams.
3 piece bubinga riser with maple accents between.
Suggestion overlays are bubinga..
marked BW-8501 56″ X50@28″. I believe it and it is dead-nuts straight..Jim that it is from about 1970 or thereabouts.. Took several bowstrings along and braced
Just washed up a Ben Pearson Rouge, fresh camo work, and a brand new Bear seven arrow quiver. Retro arrows on top of that. 45@28
George..You are proper concerning the black colored Pearsonite fiberglas. ) Anyhow..I paid 35.00 because of it therefore are in possession of another bow that might help a brand new archer have started.. Shucks a other can barely give a 35.00 recurve in fine condition. )
Only have to make a sequence because of it and wax it and redo the arrow plate-shelf a tad.Jim
From a vintage site detailing the Ben Pearson bows:
Gamester, 1970, No. 7388, 56 ins, Recurve pistol hold
Contrasting laminated hardwoods
Black Pearsonite cup
7 1/2 to 6 1/2 inch brace height
4 1/2 inches sight window
brown timber with two slim strips that are white handle
$ 53 catalogued that is obviously NOT anybody who knows much about forests.. “brown wood with two slim white strips thru handle. )Jim
George. Looked over my bow once more this has 16-633 and 45X – 28″ regarding the part regarding the riser as well as on the stomach this has Ben Pearson Mustang because of the logo design and 716-64″. Brown cup in the relative straight back and white regarding the stomach.
I’ve a 62″ 50 Colt, and simply got a month or more ago, a Hunter, 58″ and 55. additionally, i acquired my grandson a Bronco, 48″ and 24. It appears like We shoot these a lot better than other people I possess.
Oh, We have a 60″ 40 Pony also. I do not shoot this frequently; in reality it’s loaned away right now.
I’d a 45er and extremely liked it. Wish i possibly could stumble upon a 50. $50.00? I would purchase it.
Well..for those of you that don’t read well. USED TO DO choose the old Pearson 1970 one thing ‘Gamester’ for $35.00.
Appears just like a few of the bows i purchased brand new into the belated 60’s for twice that plus shipping.Reminds me personally associated with the Brownng anbd Bear faster bows f that age.