Great job, Greg! My first "real" bow was a 1963 Colt when I was 10 years old. Before that I fashioned a couple of bows out of saplings from the woods behind my house. Ha! My only memories of that Colt now are of my Dad showing me how to shoot it, and, soon after, shooting pumpkins in the backyard feeling like I had died and gone to Heaven! Still haven't lost that feeling when shooting a bow. Thanks!
@Donnybrook10
9 ай бұрын
With ya. I've had my Pearson 1967 709 Hunter since the early 80s and I love it. Now I have a son and he loves archery. I was lucky enough to find another identical 709 on EBay for $100. When I got it in my hands, it appears to be NOS. This is absolutely like new. Had the original bowstring and rubber string silencers and those rubber finger guards that attach to the string. The string looks like new as well so if it was shot, it was very lightly shot. We obviously replaced the string for safety but it's a great shooter and my son and I have already made great memories.
@Wingman115
4 жыл бұрын
I love learning the great history of these bow makers. Good stuff Greg.
@scottrobertson9452
Жыл бұрын
Great history lesson, Greg! Stating earlier on another video,I said my Apex 13 to be a 70 or 71, I'm wrong. After watching this vid, mine has the heavy rosewood handle very similar to yours, so I assume a late 60's model. Thanks! ScottinPa.
@wataboutya9310
4 жыл бұрын
That is the most interesting archery video I have seen in a long time. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make it. I don’t own any Ben Pearson’s, but I will be looking for one on eBay! At present I have two Shakespeares, a Tioga and a Super Necedah, as well as a Browning Cobra two and a Hoyt hunter. Rounding it off I have a Bear super magnum. They all are from the sixties and seventies.
@SIXGUNSAM
Жыл бұрын
I traded a coworker back in 1975 for a gen-2 Colt. Was living snd working for Ecology Corp/Forestry-Butte county CA. Few years later it became the CA conservation Corp. Had that Colt for years. 35#. Loved it.
@DILATEDPEEPS
10 ай бұрын
Loved this history on Ben Pearson bows. Thank you for the content. Great production and music as well! I just got a 1967 mustang which appears to have many similarities to the colt. I am excited to get back into archery and learned a great deal from your video. Think I did pretty well at $130 for the hardwood version. Excited to shoot with the best of em! Thanks again
@scottrobertson9452
Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a Apex 13, same as Colt at the Sawmill trad shoot in Pennsylvania this past weekend. It is in good shape. One feature that caught my eye was a very pronounced thumb rest, never seen this before. 47 pound draw weight. Very dark brown riser with what looks like the center one a I beam. Brown glass both sides. A unique grip. ScottinPa.
@3DArchery
Жыл бұрын
That thumb part was a big feature for a few years. Congrats on a nice find!
@scottrobertson9452
Жыл бұрын
@3DArchery thanks for commenting. I think it's a 70 or 71 near as I can tell from looking at the catalogs on a trad archery website. Can you tell anything from the serial #48129? I have a new string and my elevated rest ready. Anxious to shoot it. ScottinPa.
@rickmansberger4136
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, there was a post on FB looking for more info on the Ben Pearson Colt. Of course I lead him right to your great channel on the History of the Ben Pearson Colt. This is another great video. Thank you again Ambassador for this and all your Ben Pearson videos and all the information you willingly share with traditional arches seeking knowledge about all things Ben Pearson Rick Mansberger Redmond Sports Group
@rickmansberger4136
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, I just re-watched this video again. Still the best video on the net showcasing any one bow. Glad I have my Colts, wish my 2 leather wrapped Pony's would have been 1959 Colt's. I was excited to a bit. Take care and as always, Thank you for your Ben Pearson Passion Rick Mansberger Redmond Sports Group
@MessengersoftheCross
Жыл бұрын
Love my Ben Pearson 333 and 335.🎯😎🇺🇸
@iceblueeyes9455
2 жыл бұрын
Love the info. Those palomino. Are a piece of art too. Thank you
@ForgeKnife
3 жыл бұрын
loved the story. I bought 3 ben pearson bows a couple days ago $20 each. A guy about 15 miles away had a garage sale. He must have had 200 ben pearson bows for sale for $20 each. Also a barrel full of Jet bows for $5 each. I got a Colt, a hunter and beautiful laminated one labeled Automatic Lanes.
@danmoen755
2 жыл бұрын
Where could I find him? Mine was ripped off and would like to replace it.
@matthewbarton1356
9 ай бұрын
My target bow was my uncles Person pro classic compound bow with a wooden recurve limb. It was the best and beautiful. Person made an amazing bow.
@tdc9766
2 жыл бұрын
I have 1 of these,didn't have any idea what I had,thank you.
@laurentmeiller5171
Жыл бұрын
Waow ! nice part of archery history, shapes, woods, construction a legacy of the american bow handcraft, always a style reference !
@jackboyd147
4 жыл бұрын
I have seen a ben person 62" colt 54LBS would have loved to have bought but i live in the uk and by the time i would have bought it and got it over in the uk with its tax import duty it would cost a lot way above what i could afford you are lucky to live in a country that have great bow makers, have made a few myself in the past but in recent years i have learned to accept what i can get. i like to watch you when you get a new person or should i say oldish person the palamino is my favourite as i have reasonably big hands then the colt and jet one day if i am very lucky i will own one of them. thank you for bringing such beauty into my life love your shows
@steveharmon5301
4 жыл бұрын
I still have my first bow, my Pops bought it for me in 1972 I was 11. He bought it at earl Hoyt jrs shop off of natural bridge rd. Had no ideal at the time what a legend the man really was... P.S. in my eyes Earl & my Pops are both legends.
@francismoran1230
3 жыл бұрын
This video is an incredible wealth of information. Thank you; love your passion & enthusiasm, and this channel; what a great resource. Just acquired a Colt 7070 (45# 62”) from a man who said the bow had been his dad’s, (Thanks to your video & based on the logo, I know it’s from 1969 ... too bad Ben had recently sold the company by then!), had it strung and threw a few arrows today for the first time.
@dougeldredge
3 жыл бұрын
my dad had a ben pearson, fiberglass , 45 @26, in the late 60s,take down model, come apart at the handle,top limb pulled out, he hunted in africa with it, and took deer in pa., i wish i had it, sweet shooter,
@alexowens1970
3 жыл бұрын
What a wealth of information presented. Figured it was another Army guy!! Saw the combat jump wings and pathfinder badges on the bow. Great job!!! Thanks
@mikewebb2638
3 жыл бұрын
My first & still have is a Jet. The second is a Rouge, & the 3rd given to me an all fiberglass 52". Thanks so much!
@01surge24
3 жыл бұрын
I love vintage bows...just something about the style...I own 4 bear bows...3 are 50+ years old...one of them was my dads..1968 bear kodiak black beauty he bought bran new..a 1969 and 1970..they all shoot amazing...the groups on the paper tell the story...shoot a vintage bow feel the history.
@chrisferguson5381
3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine had some yards he used to cut and on one of his yards he came across a Ben Pearson cougar 7050 sitting on top of some garbage cans in really good shape he didn't want it and I bought it off him for twenty bucks and I love it
@iantracey2233
7 ай бұрын
I have a 1959 960, I shoot it off my hand as I didn't know it had that littler offset rest. I had a small area to fix on the limb back and I believe it has green limbs. I covered them with camo duct. Great bow and I still shoot it.
@ArcheryDuns
3 жыл бұрын
Great piece of work - thks.
@GeorgeShook-su8fs
3 ай бұрын
In my 60s I bought a Ben Pearson green all fiberglass bowl that can shoot left or right handed 35 lb I always wondered what happened to Ben Pearson bows they were good and still are good quality bowls I gave that boy to my son and he put it somewhere in his house and he can't. I hope he didn't give it away I don't I have a grandson. For chances birthday last year my son bought him a compound bow he shoots this is an incredible technology on the Bose today he shoots at 11 years old 17 inch draw length and 17 he's getting pretty good with it now that boy will go up to a 30-inch draw to 70 lb. But I remember doing a lot of carp fishing with the beer piercings fiberglass. When I gave it to my son it was still in good shape I collect bows just for the fun of it I call it the prehistoric compound I have one I have one Fred Bear Kodiak left hand bow. I got a black widow recurve bow then I got a bowl that was made from Denver boat company which is no longer in business then I have a bow and it is primitive it came from Papua New Guinealadies there shot that bow I have it today it's a good wall hanger I don't dear drop back cuz I don't want to break it or anything but it is a good collector's item.
@dbldblu
4 жыл бұрын
Bought a beautiful bow out of the Herter's catalog about 1968. Watching this video I think it was made by Pearson, looks identical.
@davidmccaig9902
3 жыл бұрын
I also have two Bears that were made at his plant in Grayling Michigan. They both have an arrow shelf on each side of the riser.
@bluelineoutdoors2726
3 жыл бұрын
I have seen alot of these on craigs list for sale recently in my area, after watching youre videos, i think I will have to pick one up!
@davidxjohnson101
4 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you🇬🇧
@extrasmack
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid amigo! I've owned and shot plenty but the bow I always come back to is my trusty Ben Pearson Deerslayer. Guess that means it's my favorite. There sure is a special mojo to these old Pearson bows. Anyone who would downplay them has likely never shot one. Thanks for the thorough history, incomplete as it may be. May your arrows fly true.
@sigmanarchery54
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg appreciate the information sir 👍🏼👍🏼
@twistedarrow2600
4 жыл бұрын
Greg, Good historical information and well presented. The Mystery Colt is actually a riser that was repurposed into a current production bow. I had a similar experience with a Colt and actually located a former employee who said exactly what you pointed out. The Pearson company wasted nothing and the Colt was often the subject of slight variances as a result of being one of the best sellers and having a very generous riser it was perfect for a slight differences that seldom raised any question by new owners. It may have started life as something else but when the limbs were laminated onto the riser it was made a Colt. I was told that the more common reasons were overproduction of a similar riser and a higher demand for the Colt.
@johnsauls4859
Жыл бұрын
Thank you . I have Ben Pearson Stallion . It has the horizontal logo . Red on both sides . Cat. Number 974 lgth 5 ft 2in . Ser . T. 283. Wt. 28 at 45x . The T and 28 in are imbossed . Please help .
@ugotit33x
3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT THANK YOU
@billbernhardt617
6 күн бұрын
I have a Ben Pearson Spectre and according to the text on the riser, it has an AMO length of 52 inches. However, when I measure the AMO length with a tape measure, it measures 54 inches.
@3DArchery
6 күн бұрын
Could be many things. Big question is does it shoot well?
@jamesglowinski3917
2 жыл бұрын
I just inherited a Ben Pearson bow from a father figure friend who past away and was wondering if you might be able to help me with some info on it, and direct me on what I need to do to get it in shape to honor him. Thanks for your time.
@zhongwensiwo
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, I know making a video like this is not easy, Thank You for your time... Rick - Portage Mich.
@jclark347
2 жыл бұрын
I own the mystery colt. Mine is the exact one in your photo leaned up against the building , it is 54 pound, purchased it on eBay in 2016 and is still in excellent condition. I knew it was different because of the riser but didn’t know it was rare. I wish there was more info on this 7070 model.
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
You have to dig through the catalogs and piece together what you can. I have found that Pearson would custom make any bow. The odds are someone wanted a certain design, and loved the Colt name. So Pearson made them what they wanted.
@jclark347
2 жыл бұрын
@@3DArchery thanks for the informative video on the Pearson Colts, I have vintage bear and Damon Howatts, but my favorite is the Colts, their a sweet shooting and forgiving bow.
@Trickydickysticky
4 жыл бұрын
This is somewhat unrelated to the vid, but i have to give credit where it's due. I am a survivalist first and foremost- but hunting is kinda my main thing. That being said I'm addicted to quality gear that is indestructible. Bow hunting with a traditional bow has been my passion since childhood. You introduced me to ben pearson jet fiberglass bows. They are well before my time. But unfortunately they do not fit my bow criteria. They are too long, to light and the grips leave a lot to be desired- especially since i prefer to shoot off the hand. My first was a 3340 recurve at 35lbs... some minor limb twsit but still shoots! I then ended up picking up my second one which was a 334 longbow at 40#. They are about 60 inches long. I "piked" the bow and cut new string notches and did some minor shaping of the handle (funfact: there is wood inside) because i wanted a little indentation for the web of my hand to index off for consistency Bow came out to 55# @ 28 is perfectly tillered and Is now 52" long when strung it also shoots off the hand. most importantly it is basically indestructible. I'm in love with this bow. Thanks for making me aware of ben pearson with you channel. I found the perfect match.
@natewesselink
3 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older vid but I have a 69 with the arrow decal on the side. Dated by the logo. It may be a custom order though as its extremely heavy compaired to other bows i have and it looks to be a single piece of rosewood as its really dark brownish red and i cannot find any seams or variance in the grain of the wood
@kwowwandryan
4 жыл бұрын
We have similar draw lengths could you recommend current production bows in the 500 to 700 dollar range that work well kinda looking for a 62 to 66 amo recurve (already have the black and stealth hunters)
@gaetanog.105
2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed your Channel and love your historical Reviews about Pearson Bows! I shoot an ILF bow with 58“ and 35lbs @28 cause i like short bows. My draw is about 27,5 or 29,5 depend where you measure or what Point you read in the arrow for measurement. I am interested for the predator 58“ but not shure about the poundage. Are these bows smooth to draw? I have limbs Made of Carbon Foam and 45 lbs is no Problem to draw and shoot for 6 hours without a Break! But wood laminated bows are another thing! I wan‘t to shoot 35- 40 lbs cause i often use arrows with 420 grain! Unfortunally it is impossible to test one! Thank you very much!
@kenwilliams2219
4 жыл бұрын
Ahh the days of catalogs. Wonderful video today Greg! Thank you for all your hours of researching this information.
@meots
2 жыл бұрын
Great info! I just bought a 1959 model Colt on eBay but it doesn’t have a string. Can you tell me what length I should order. I’m guessing a 57inch since it’s a somewhat longbow design but others have told me I need a 56”. I don’t want excessive twist to make the 6.5-7.5 brace height. Keep up the good work on these classic bows!
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
I go with the long bow rule For those; a string 2” shorter than the bow
@vernhanna4399
5 ай бұрын
My 67 colt has same grip as your dads, only recurve I’ve ever owned, I am also a 67 model so the bow and I am are the same age
@jasoncaldwell665
Жыл бұрын
I have a Ben Pearson colt recurve I would love to know more about
@jaimechriswisser4281
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vids as usual! Looks like my girlfriend (we share the sport!) got a '63, as it is the second gen design, but the draw length is marked at 28". What is the recommended brace height on these? It's a 60" bow, so 56" seems like the proper string length. I used a 56" dacron endless loop I made for another ben pearson bow (collegiate, I think). It doesn't have fur silencers on it yet, and it is NOISY, and wants to jump a bit. The last issue might just be me, as I'm used to a heavier recurve. Also, the string doesn't touch the limbs, so how is this considered a recurve??? Seems like a R/D longbow to me? Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated! Lastly-you helped me date my Bean Pearson Javelina as a '65, same as me, so thanks for that, as well! I was told it was a 70's, so that was a pleasant surprise!
@chadkampster7425
4 жыл бұрын
Very thorough "incomplete " history of the Colt. Thanks for the education Greg.
@jeffjackson5331
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection bud. Very informative video. I have a Ben Pearson Rogue 7058. Its marked as AMO 58” 50x @ 28”.. it shoots like a dream. You sent me the catalog brochure for it a few years ago. You dated it as being from 1970-1975 due to the logo. Its a hoof then the rectangular box with Ben Pearson inside the box. Thank you again for that info. Keep up the good work and collecting the old Ben Pearson bows.
@tripplebeards3427
Жыл бұрын
My first bow was a maverick. Still have it but no string. Any idea what size to order? Also the white plastic rest is broke off both sides. Wondering if it can be replaced?
@3DArchery
Жыл бұрын
The end caps can be replaced. Fault straight forward process. The string is a different matter, if the bow shows AMO Length then you would buy a AMO string for that length. It if doesn’t, then you have to buy a string using this general rule: Long Bows: order a string 2” shorter than the listed length of the bow. Recurves: 3”. Now. You might have to twist the string to adjust the length to get to the proper brace height
@alanbeaulier5783
4 жыл бұрын
Greg, very well done with a lot of great information. When you got that Ben Pearson catalogue in the mail it so reminded me when I was a kid and we would get the Christmas Sears & Roebuck catalogue, it was a kids dream come true :-). As always hope all is well with you and yours thank you.
@kevensteiner242
4 жыл бұрын
Greg, fantastic information. I have a LH 707 Colt currently and have had another RH in the past. Sweet shooters for sure.
@provendbg3202
3 жыл бұрын
I just got a Ben Pearson 3350 60" bow without a string. How do you measure for one or how long is your string? Thank you
@3DArchery
3 жыл бұрын
Proven DBG I believe the 3350 is a fiberglass bow correct? If so, those are not a standard size. Easiest way is to measure it and order a string two inches shorter.
@tripplebeards3427
Жыл бұрын
Always thought mine was 45 pounds. It had two exes in back of it and then when I restored it the other day, it had 47 under the arrow rest. Yes, after all these years, I realize now it’s a 47 pounder!
@tripplebeards3427
Жыл бұрын
Mine must be an early one. Both sides have red limbs…07-2289
@sk8noonan
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any info on the pro classic bow? I'm buying one second hand and literally can't find anything on them
@3DArchery
Жыл бұрын
Is it a Ben Pearson? This website has a section of the catalogs of many bow companies, you should be able to find out something there: www.vintagearchery.org/home.html
@derekjames4796
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Ben Pearson bow that was past down from my mother and I have looked everywhere and I cant find any information on it.
@3DArchery
3 жыл бұрын
What is the logo on the limb?
@ssgnewt
Жыл бұрын
i have one with the 70-75 logo a 7070 45X and 60"? you didn't say anything about the short 60" Colt.
@3DArchery
Жыл бұрын
There was no 60” model 7070, they were 62”. My guess os that yours was modified or a special order.
@tjmaximus331
3 жыл бұрын
how much do they go for because i got one from an old friend for my birthday and i want to sell it and thanks for the history
@3DArchery
3 жыл бұрын
Check eBay. Anywhere from 100 on up
@MegaTroyhamilton
3 жыл бұрын
They had a factory in Fort smith ar.
@3DArchery
3 жыл бұрын
I believe that is was Pine Bluff. Fort Smith is down the road from where my mother lives and I have never heard of it being there, it was always Pine Bluff.
@danmoen755
2 жыл бұрын
Bought mine with first five bucks ever saved but like almost all I ever owned stolen. Not sure what kind but 45 lb. Miss it. Purchased about 1973 or 1972. Brown Brazilian and brown apex
@henryf5464
2 жыл бұрын
greaat video.
@davidmccaig9902
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your review of the colt. I have my parents Colt and razor back. I took a couple of pics of them. I'm not smart enough to download them to you. LOL!
@raymond2447
7 ай бұрын
Great Info, would like to chat. Just picked up a 1968 Colt 7070
@anthonylubic
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
@MrInsaint
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again sir. 👍
@danmoen755
2 жыл бұрын
Where to get a strings for homemade 80 lb longbow?
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the length. Many people custom make them too. They would just need to know what length you need.
@danmoen755
2 жыл бұрын
@@3DArchery What's you location?
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
@@danmoen755 USA
@eduardosolano5748
9 ай бұрын
I just got a 7070 colt with a 70-75 logo black on both sides the numbers are 57311-299 Amo-63” X45#-28” Is it a mystery bow ?
I own a left handed Person take down bow from 1967.
@dohalysh359
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info! I am pretty sure i have a 1965 707. It has the first style logo and is a 707, I think those two things means 1965. 43 on the arrow rest and XX45 -28" at the serial number. 62". One thing that does seem different about mine is it is a red-red fiberglass limb and the riser is made of 4 layers. It looks like a solid piece if you look at it from the front or back, but from the side, you can see the layers. 3 main layers and then the fourth layer ends ups looking like little "caps" on the front where the limbs meet the riser. The layers are fairly similar in color/stain. Ever seen or heard of a colt like this one?
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
I would not doubt it, those were the early years of commercial fiberglass and they were learning as they went.
@dohalysh359
2 жыл бұрын
@@3DArcheryI am more so wondering about the riser construction, it doesn't seem like any of the types you described and it doesn't look like the catalogs. Would you like to see a picture? If so, where should I send it to?
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
@@dohalysh359 Send the picture to threedarchery@outlook.com
@dohalysh359
2 жыл бұрын
@@3DArchery sent!
@brybuckmaster
4 жыл бұрын
Greg, what do you know about the razorback? I found one at a gun show for $40, and it has become my favorite bow. I've only come across one other, they seem to be pretty rare.
@3DArchery
4 жыл бұрын
Very popular bow, only lasted a few years, which is strange since it was one of their best sellers! Send me a picture of the bow, the logo on the limb and I can tell you more.
@royking9599
4 жыл бұрын
do more ben pearson bows how about the renegade
@skypilot257
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. My first bow was a Jet fiberglass.
@Musketman84th
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to try one someday👍🏹🎯
@garylebrecque3348
2 жыл бұрын
You said the collegian wasn't made until the middle 50s well I'm looking at mine it says it was made in 1945.
@3DArchery
2 жыл бұрын
Pearson did not put names on bows until 1958. How do you know it was made in 1945?
@ryanjohnston4240
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being able to buy a bow for $30 today!!
@jake4194
2 жыл бұрын
That was like $200 back then
@philipmastro7282
4 жыл бұрын
Can we say obsesssed HollyS#%t Gret Job, StayWell my friend. Phil
@skipcampbell239
4 жыл бұрын
i dont know if you seen my other post,ben pearsons daughter lives here in asheville nc i shot with her many times.
@skipcampbell239
4 жыл бұрын
bens daughter had a long bow made by howard hill he signed it for and put bens baby on it.
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