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Title: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: Julie G on February 28, 2013, 11:18:00 AM

I just received my 89 year old grandmothers vintage bow. My guess is that it is around late 40's early 50's. Can anyone help me identify this bow. Also I am new here. My family is into archery and I have just started again. Haven't done this since I was 15 but am loving it already. Thanks again for any help.

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Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: raghorn on February 28, 2013, 01:08:00 PM

Ben Pearson....hickory. Should have curved tip?

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: reddogge on February 28, 2013, 02:19:00 PM

It's great to keep heirlooms in the family. I'd probably not shoot it but hang it on the wall for posterity since it's an old longbow and subject to failure.

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: Horney Toad on February 28, 2013, 07:43:00 PM

nice dog too.

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: Julie G on February 28, 2013, 07:54:00 PM

YES It does have a curved tip!!  I am going to look that up.  I am not even going to string it as it wouldn't take that.  I plan to hang it right in my office!  Thanks so much

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: Julie G on February 28, 2013, 07:56:00 PM

That is exactly what it is!!!!  Thank you soooo much.  I am so excited to have this information!

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: Julie G on February 28, 2013, 08:18:00 PM

LOL thanks, I like the dog too  :)

Title: Re: My 89 year old grandmothers bow
Post by: TRAP on March 01, 2013, 12:44:00 PM

some tennis racquet handle wrap would get that grip back in shape or you can try a Hobby Lobby for some 1/2" wide leather lace.  

Cool bow, Trap