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Title: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: Fishnhunt on December 06, 2009, 09:03:00 PM
I'm looking for some help identifying this bow.   I'm interested in the era, manufacturer, and whatever other info can be provided.  This was my grandfathers bow and he was not known for being a spendy fella so I don't expect it to have much monetary value, however,  the bow is of incredible sentimental value AND I hope to hunt w/ this bow so I'm trying to gleam as much info as possible.   The frontside is olive drab glass and backside is turquoise glass.  Written on the side is 'CAT. #266' and and etched into the wood is the 'L 62' for length and 'WT 50' for poundage.

Thanks in advance!


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Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: adeeden on December 06, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
It kinda looks like an Indian archery to me. Maybe a senneca?
Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: Deadsmple on December 06, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
I was thinking Indian Archery as well.
Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: blind one on December 06, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
It looks like the Indian I have except for the colors are different. Same design. I dont know anything more about it though...Roy
Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: Fishnhunt on December 07, 2009, 08:36:00 AM
Guys thanks for the leads!  I looked at some Indian Archery bows on **** and this bow appears to be indian archery....the colors, riser, handwritten info 'CAT 266' and the etched weight and length appear to be typical of the older indian archery bows.  Thanks for sending me in the right direction.   I'll let y'all know how it ferrets out.

-Chris
Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: George D. Stout on December 07, 2009, 11:35:00 AM
Catalog #266 would be the "Warrior" model by Indian Industries.
Title: Re: help identifying grandpa's bow
Post by: Fishnhunt on December 07, 2009, 01:32:00 PM
Thanks George!