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Title: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: Mudd on October 06, 2010, 07:23:00 PM

I have a bow that I would like to identify the maker and the year made if possible.

It has 3 sets of numbers stamped into the wood.

J97- I assume this is the model number

62- is the bow length

43- is the marked bow weight( my scales read 44@28)

The back of the bow is green fiber glass that looks like it made of burlap inside.

The belly side of the limbs is a reddish brown glass.

I can't come close to guessing the wood.

I have some pictures to post.

I'm also hoping to see for myself if the tips are working. If you have an opinion about them let me know.

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd

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Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: arrowslinger22 on October 06, 2010, 08:41:00 PM

I think the riser is walnut.  It looks like a Ben Pearson but an old one with woven glass, maybe early 60's.  Just a guess.

Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: 59Alaskan on October 06, 2010, 09:54:00 PM

Sorry, I have no clue, but by the looks of it I think I would enjoy shooting it.

Someone with more knowledge than I will come along on this thread I hope.

Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: OkKeith on October 06, 2010, 10:28:00 PM

Might be an old Shakespear, Wonderbow. I have seen several that use that woven, reddish glass. I have a little 30 pounder that my Nieces shoot when they come over.

Lots of the bows were purchased by schools for archery classes in the 30s and 40s. It was what a lot of gals took for PE (according to my Mother-in-law).

Nice looking little bow.

OkKeith

Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: Mudd on November 18, 2010, 09:39:00 PM

With Help I got the name but not the year.

It's a Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.

Thanks!

God bless,Mudd

PS: If anyone knows the years of manufacture that would be great!

Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: jrbows on November 19, 2010, 07:38:00 PM

The information that I have on these bows is late 50's to early 60's they were made in Huntington West Virginia I have an old magazine ad for these and the only 2 models advertised are "The Fury" and the "Lady Iris" there were only a few archery companies in WV, through the years,I collect bows made in WV and would be very interested in this one if you're not too attached to it.

Title: Re: Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.
Post by: Ralphie on November 30, 2010, 12:40:00 PM

Looks a lot like a Shakespere Wonderbow to me too.