Hoyt Bow Serial Numbers
Folks often contact us about their Shakespeare and Root bow serial numbers. Until recently we believed that these numbers are of little value in determining age or value. Serial numbers are very helpful for other traditional bow manufactures, such as Hoyt and Bear which are still in business; they are also useful for other manufactures that archived the information such as Ben Pearson Bows. Unfortunately there was no available information about Shakespeare Archery serial numbers. I tried getting information from Ernie Root’s son and from former Root / Shakespeare employees. All said the records were destroyed when Shakespeare closed its archery division. One employee commented that all he knew was that the numbers were written with very nice hand writing, on the bows and then the numbers were written into a log (with very nice hand writing).
It is marked Damon Howatt, Hunter, 50# at 28” draw, with 62” limbs, serial number HH41221. The H's are written. The Super Diablo model was the top of the line and the Howatt Hunter was their middle priced bow.By todays. Truth be told, Ive used my Hoyt Matrix for carp, but not just for carp. Although a number of refinements have. Hoyt Bows; Odds & Ends; Recurve Bows. Below the serial number it says AMO 62'. Search for Hot Deals in Bow Hunting Gear. Each bow has a unique serial number which will be required, along with the original owner’s first and last name to obtain warranty service. Bows purchased online via the.
I assume that that log is long gone and all hope of finding a solution was hopeless. From June 2013 until late January 2014 I had been recording serial numbers for Shakespeare's most popular bows, Sierra X18, Necedah X26 and Yukon X24. I got most of the numbers from online forums, auctions, and friends. I had hoped to see a pattern or system emerging but the numbers are fairly ambiguous. As you can see, each model has a variety of digits and letters, some shorter while others are longer. The only fairly consistent trait is each model's serial number end with a letter for each model- 'T' for Sierra, 'H' for Yukon and 'M' for Necedah X26. But even that is not consistent because there are anomalies (in red text) in each model's serial numbers.
This all changed in late 2015. In December I received a blog comment and email form a fellow who said he and a group of friend may have a solution. I call these guys “The Code Breakers”; Peter Denley, Kerry Hardy, David Ross and John Murphy. These like-minded guys had been using emails to figure out the serial numbers. They had already figured out the Serial numbers for Browning recurves. They came up with a workable system and tried to apply it to the Shakespeare bow. When I recorded my serial numbers for this blog I noticed the use of letter at the end of the serial number was denoting the various models.
The Code Breakers also found this with the Browning bows. Thanks to Peter, Dave, Kerry, and John; Shakespeare collectors have a system for interpreting their serial number.
When I spent 6 months recording serial numbers I did find anomalies in the model designations which could have been random mistakes or a slight change in the model. Remember that this is a theory and it seems to be working. Sometimes there may be an anomaly which could make your serial number tough to read. I have not been able to find serial numbers for The Graduate X6, target bows from the mid-1970s and serial numbers for the Ocala X17A.
If anyone has serial numbers for these three bows please contact me.
So I was in an archery shop yesterday browsing around and looking at the used bows. A guy came up to me and made a good point that I hadn't considered. He said that the used bows are priced $200 less than the new bows, but that you don't get the manufacturers lifetime warranty, as it is 'only valid for the origional owner'.
So if you're planning on keeping the bow for a while (my current bow is 15 years old!), you're better off getting a new bow, even if it's lower end but in your price range, so you get the manufacturers lifetime warranty. Manufacturers warrantys are the same from low end to upper end. Granted, he may be looking to push the new bows, BUT I'm glad he made brought up that point to me! Definately swayed my opinion!
I did a little research last night and all the manufacturers that I looked up said their warrantys are ONLY valid for the origional owner. Granted, I only looked up 3 or 4, but are they ALL this way? Most good bow manufacturers will fix issues related to manufacturing defects even if you arent the original owner. If that bow shop is only knocking $200 off of retail on a used bow, I would go elsewhere. Typically a 1 year old used bow can be picked up for half of retail or less.
Sounds to me like the guy was trying to push you toward a new bow, which is understandable, since the 2012 models will be coming out soon and they are trying to clear 2011 inventory. BTW, Elite bows have a fully transferable lifetime warranty. BTW, Elite bows have a fully transferable lifetime warranty!!!!!!
I don't think any other company stands behind their bows with that kind of warranty. A friend of mine had an issue with his bow. He said he was on the phone with the guy for about an hour. The Elite rep wasn't giving him the run around he was actually interested in what his problem was, they talked mostly about hunting, bows, etc.
He sent it in and it was taken care of. They actually did 1 or 2 things that company's warranty's don't cover for free. Their headquarters is here in NY so I decided to make the switch this year to a 2009 Z28! PSE bows warranties are transferable.
I bought a used PSE at a yardsale a couple years ago just so the boys could start flinging some arrows at targets before they are able to bowhunt. The limb pockets on it ended up being broken and I took the bow to a PSE dealer and they covered it under manufacture warranty and I got it back with no charge. You guys talk about Golden Eagle bows got me chuckiling cause I got it worse than you guys now. MY backup is a Golden Eagle and my newest bow 2 years old is a Browning and by far my favorite bow I ever shot. PSE made the bows for Browning and now Browning has closed their archery division.
Browning told me via email to address all warranty concerns with PSE. PSE told me sorry they no longer support them.
I guess that is as good as an exuse as any to get me a new one next year lol. PSE bows warranties are transferable. I bought a used PSE at a yardsale a couple years ago just so the boys could start flinging some arrows at targets before they are able to bowhunt. The limb pockets on it ended up being broken and I took the bow to a PSE dealer and they covered it under manufacture warranty and I got it back with no charge. You guys talk about Golden Eagle bows got me chuckiling cause I got it worse than you guys now. MY backup is a Golden Eagle and my newest bow 2 years old is a Browning and by far my favorite bow I ever shot. PSE made the bows for Browning and now Browning has closed their archery division.
Browning told me via email to address all warranty concerns with PSE. PSE told me sorry they no longer support them. I guess that is as good as an exuse as any to get me a new one next year lol. You may have just gotten lucky. From the PSE website.
Serial Numbers Nero
PSE bows warranties are transferable. I bought a used PSE at a yardsale a couple years ago just so the boys could start flinging some arrows at targets before they are able to bowhunt. The limb pockets on it ended up being broken and I took the bow to a PSE dealer and they covered it under manufacture warranty and I got it back with no charge. You guys talk about Golden Eagle bows got me chuckiling cause I got it worse than you guys now. MY backup is a Golden Eagle and my newest bow 2 years old is a Browning and by far my favorite bow I ever shot.
PSE made the bows for Browning and now Browning has closed their archery division. Browning told me via email to address all warranty concerns with PSE. PSE told me sorry they no longer support them.
I guess that is as good as an exuse as any to get me a new one next year lol. Well it was a couple years ago maybe they have since changed their policy.
But I also am wondering if the dealer never gave my name to PSE and they just assumed it was still owned by the original owner. I guess it might be a good ideal to remember the name of the original owner if anyone buys a used bow lol. You may have just gotten lucky. From the PSE website.
Hoyt Bow Serial Number Location
Buy a quality name used bow and do not worry about the warranty. You are still ahead of the game because of the extras that are usually included, especially from buying used from an individual. The upgraded sights, quiver, case.whatever, makes it definitely worth the risk because bows rarely fail to begin with. I bought a 2yr old diamond black ice used on Ebay with upgraded fiber optics sights, fall away rest, and stabilizer for a little more than half of what just a bare new one would cost with options i would not want and would then have to buy on top.