Need Help! - Groves Spitfire bow information

[AZMufasa]

Hi all,

This is my first time posting here and I'm looking for some help. My Dad was an advid bow hunter for his whole life and he unexpectedly passed away 2 months ago at the age of 54. Anyways, I never got into bow hunting and my mom has asked me to sell my Dad's bows. I don't know anything about this one in particular and I was hoping you all could help me with age, price and maybe some ideas on where I could sell it.

The bow is a Groves Spitfire Magnum. 50# @ 28 in, Serial Number 4595-2, 60 in

It does not have a string on it and it is in great condition. No cracks, scratches and it is not bent. Could someone help me on this? I'm having a very hard time finding a lot of information about this bow. I know it was made by Harold Graves out of New Mexico and he is famous for holding a distance record that still stands from 1964 I think it was. I could find plenty about him, but not much about this bow. Thanks for your help!

 

[Murdy]

There are a handfull of them for sale on Ebay.

 

[AZMufasa]

Yeah, I looked there but none are the exact same specs. Some have heavier draws, some are longer, etc. And without knowing more about the bow, I don't know if it's one of the $50 or $500 ones.

 

[RUTTIN]

My advice would be don't sell it. My father passed away at 54 and I wouldn't dream of selling his bow. It is something I can always look at to remind me of the good times we once had out bow hunting together.

 

[AZMufasa]

Oh, I'm still keeping his other bow that he shot his big Bull Elk with for that very reason as well as a ton of his other hunting stuff. This one doesn't hold any sentimental value to me or my mom. That's why we're trying to sell it.

 

[ahandle70]

I would be interested in the bow if the condition is good and the price is right. Any chance you could email me some pics. I currently shoot a 46# Groves that is 60". I am a Bear and Howatt man but I like how the Groves shoots.

Thanks,
DRM