Apollo metal longbow

Earl Jeff · December 05, 2009, 03:52:00 PM

I just purchased a longbow made in Oldbury birmingham England by the Apollo bicycle co. It is all tublar steel with the model name Merlin 30# @ 26". also has a indian head w/ the name Jack Ford inside it. anyone have any info on it ??

IdahoCurt · December 05, 2009, 04:10:00 PM

pictures? sounds interesting

Earl Jeff · December 05, 2009, 04:31:00 PM

Earl Jeff · December 05, 2009, 07:42:00 PM

ttt

Bill Skinner · December 05, 2009, 07:59:00 PM

I don't know anything about the bow...but I do think it's cool. Bill

robtattoo · December 05, 2009, 09:44:00 PM

Cool collector's piece, but not safe to shoot, unfortunately.

They're pretty common in the UK, I've seen & handled 20+ Apollo bows. Lovely lightweight target bow. The bad part is that due to the materials they were manufactured from (aluminium or chromolybdenum), they have a tendency to become dangerously brittle over time & shatter when shot.

Nice for the wall, not so goodfor the range.

Brently · December 06, 2009, 12:34:00 AM

Martin archery used to sell a bow like that years ago but I don't remember if it was that brad or not. Got me wondering now I might have to look that one up.

Brently · December 06, 2009, 12:42:00 AM

Just did a quick check, go to archery history.com and click on the longbow section, the first ad is for a Apollo bow, hope this helps you with a little info.