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Title: Anyone know about Stemmler bows?
Post by: slowbowjoe on February 24, 2015, 09:30:00 AM

For a few reasons, only bow I have and am able to shoot right now is an old Stemmler "semi-recurve".

All I know of them is that Stemmler Archery made bows in Long Island City, N.Y., I think in the 50's/60's. I'm guessing mine is early 60's.( I was totally surprised to find, after looking real closely, that this one was made in China!)

Wondering how these bows were regarded.

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: Anyone know about Stemmler bows?
Post by: Hud on February 24, 2015, 09:48:00 AM

You may get more information and answers on the Collecting Forum.

Title: Re: Anyone know about Stemmler bows?
Post by: slowbowjoe on February 24, 2015, 05:58:00 PM

Thanks for the tip Hud. I've already had some generous help and great responses over there!

Title: Re: Anyone know about Stemmler bows?
Post by: Mint on February 25, 2015, 08:50:00 AM

There shop was in Mannorville and one of my club members had access to it I guess. I remember he got about 30 old unfinished roughed out all wood bows. Well they would take a belt sander to each one and get it down in weight and then shoot it until it broke. Sad, what a complete waste.