I just picked up a 1969 X-99 Widow target bow. 68", 35 lbs at 28. Bow is in very good condition, glass has no checking, limbs straight. No holes in riser except for a stabilizer on the back below the grip. Riser has what looks like rosewood and some kind of yellow material in the riser. Limbs are yellow belly and back. It is #23870. I talked with Black Widow, and they gave me what info they could. I still have a few questions.
1. What is the yellow material in the riser?
Band of material looks to be about 1 1/2" wide. Don't think it is fiberglass.
2. What is the normal brace height?
3. How close to center cut were these risers made?
4. I know a bow is worth what someone would pay for it, but what would the normal price for a bow like this - say to a collector? Bow is again in very good condition.
be sure to go to blackwidow bows site and find the 'WidowWall'. You can discuss the bow with a group of Widow lovers that should be knowledgeable.
Irish,
In good condition the bow should be worth $250 to $300. I wouldn't sell it for less if it were mine.
Terry
$250-$300 as Terry R said. I have a 1967 X85 that I bought new in 67 when I was 20 yrs old so I've been kind of following them just out of curiosity. I'll never sell it because it's kind of special to me. I just hope the kids don't unload it for $15 at my estate sale :-)
Forgot the Brace height question. Just went down to measure mine, which has a new replacement string, same length as the original. The BH measures 9-1/2". I know, sounds pretty high but I've always heard the Widows take a pretty high BH. It shoots great w/ my 1967 vintage Swift 1816 aluminum arrows.
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