Someone came in today with an old longbow made by Steve Martin. It was 66" in length and 52# at 26" It was made from one piece of wood and had tips of what look like bear claw. Also, the guy who brought it in said that some old fellow (now deceased) was familiar with the bow and said that the tips were indeed bear claw and that the bowyer was from Maine. I couldn't identify the wood. It wasn't lemon wood, nor Yew, and it didn't seem quite like hickory either.

If you know anything about this bow, I would appreciate it if you care to share.

 

Did it come with the arrow through the head gag?

did it look like a banjo? Was it funny?

Steve Martin from Kentucky made some bows that were laminated osage with and without fiberglass.  Steve was well known and I'm sure others can give you more information.  The bow I had was will made.

My name is Steve Martin...seriously. But I didn't make the bow...which is a good thing.

Is it named "Well Excuuuse Me!"?  

now that's funny.....

I heard in his time he was a "wild and crazy guy."

Only bowyer to grow up sittin on a porch, singin and dancin down in Mississippi.

Dead Men don't wear Plaid.

All I need is this bow! This bow and this lamp! This bow this lamp and this thermos....

Is there anything written on the bow?
God bless,
José

Steve Martin from Kentucky probably my buddy had one of his bows 15-20 years ago and we got some osage billets from him. I don't have any contact info.

QuoteOriginally posted by rmorris:
All I need is this bow! This bow and this lamp! This bow this lamp and this thermos....

Classic. Well played.

Is he still making bows?

Steve Martin (from KY) built several nice "all wood" laminated bows. I don't think he's building many today.

e alexander, do you know how to get in touch with Steve Martin from Kentucky?

Sent you a PM.