I recently picked up a canebrake (53# - 62") with the serial number DQ5171. I know (from what I've read) that he had several different bowyers build his bows. Can anyone give me some feedback based on this serial number?
Thanks
BTW - I'm very impressed with this bow...light in the hand - very quiet for a recurve and as fast as any I've shot...
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Glenn
they were built by Jeffrey Archery. Think they had a 6 inch brace height
Jeffrey built the early ones, Martin the next batch. These bows were measured at 26" not 28". So that bow is really 53# at 26" and the brace s/b 6" to 6 1/4" max.
Also, the early ones had a shelf cut similar to a longbow for less arrow contact.
Joe
Is that 6 1/4 from the back of the shelf or from the throat of the grip? I've read from the back of the rest or shelf? It does have a narrow shelf...I have it at 7" from the throat of the grip and I don't know if I want it any lower as the feathers are close to the shelf at that that height......
Thanks
glenn