Brother and I recently purchased a Browning Spartan recurve at an antique mall for $60. I'm 28 and he's 31. This is the 1st bow we've ever purchased. I spoke with a friend beforehand and he told me it was a good buy as long as the bow wasn't damaged,which it isn't. Since purchasing it,we've been scouring the internet trying to find ANY kind of info on it; to no avail. The majority of info on Browning recurves I have found mention other models. I guess my question is, how rare is the Spartan model? And compared to other Browning models,how good is the Spartan? However,as I said before,I'm open to any info. The serial # is 6J1675 36# 62".

The Spartan isn't rare...it just isn't one of the currently highly popular models. They are excellent bows. Made at a time when various types of target archery were more popular than they are now, and aimed at that market.

As fdp said, they were touted as a field/hunting model, working well as target and hunting bows. I believe your model is a mid 60's since you didn't mention an AMO notation on the riser, which would have been there on a post 1968 bow. Browning bows came into the market in 62 or 63. The Spartan was considered entry-level but it sure is a great shooting bow and great value for the money. You sure didn't get hurt with what you spent.

Good bow, money well spent. There are no bad vintage Browning bows that I'm aware off. Fyi, the brace height(distance between the string and the throat or deepest part of the grip) is 7" - 7.5". The riser is listed as Nigerian Walnut. Enjoy your personal piece of archery's golden era.

Appreciate the info everyone and for responding so quickly. Exactly the kind of info I wanted. Especially the Nigerian Walnut. Awesome to know what it's made out of. Thanks again.

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