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Title: Help dating old Bear long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on May 24, 2009, 09:13:00 PM

Just picked up this old Bear longbow.It is made of lemonwood with a fiber?? backing on the back only.It is writen in black ink..Bear Archery Co.The grip is leather.I took some pictures.Any help would be appreciated.


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Title: Re: Help dating old Bear long bow
Post by: wadde on May 24, 2009, 10:50:00 PM

I have one just like it but mine says BEAR ARCHERY with no CO. Late 40's circa I believe. Mine is marked on the front BJ 26"

Title: Re: Help dating old Bear long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on May 25, 2009, 03:50:00 PM

Thanks,I thought it may be a 48 or 49 Ranger.Not sure...