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Title: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on July 08, 2009, 03:55:00 PM

I know this is a long shot but thought maybe someone may be able to ID this great old long bow.Osage with sapwood & sinew backing...semi recurve tips..Found it in Detroit Mi.

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 (http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/000_0114.jpg)
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Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on July 08, 2009, 04:01:00 PM

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/000_0108-1.jpg)
 (http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/000_0109.jpg)
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Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Wade Phillips on July 08, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

Rick,

Looks like another old Tomato Stake. You probably better just send it to me, as my Tomato Plants are getting pretty big right now and I could use a few more stakes.

Seriously, I can't help you with the ID. The handle area looks a lot like some of the old Northwest bowyers work that was made of yew. Being osage and sinew backed, I don't have any ideas for you.

Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Cody Roiter on July 08, 2009, 04:24:00 PM

Same here no clue...... nice looking bow...

Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on July 08, 2009, 04:31:00 PM

Thanks Wade,I figured that would be the response I would get.I walk by these old bows & just can't leave-em behind.I dont even think a tomato would grow on this old stick.....

Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: portugeejn on July 08, 2009, 10:59:00 PM

Hi Rick, you might want to contact Ted Fry at Raptor Archery (he is a sponsor and his ad is on the main page).  He knows a lot about old Northwest bows and bowyers, and may have an idea-or not-but he would be a good person to ask.

RonP

Title: Re: ID-- Old sinew backed long bow
Post by: Rick Enos on July 09, 2009, 05:14:00 AM

Thanks,I will do that.