Crosses amd Stars

[BoonRoto]

Why do some of the old bear bows have these on them?


Andrew

[Grey Taylor]

Do you mean where it says #45xx @ 28" ?
If so, I've understood that to mean two pounds over 45. One pound per x. If they're on the other side of the number then it's minus that many x's/pounds.

Guy

[Brian Gillispie]

With the old bears that have the XX's, if you look under the strikeplate the actual draw weight will be written on the bow.


Brian

[BoonRoto]

No, they are actual stars and sometimes crosses. Scratched/cut into the riser just above or directly on the serial number.


Andrew

[Eric Sprick]

I would post this ? in the Trad History/Collecting forum.  You are sure to get a knowledgable answer there.

Eric.

[Grey Taylor]

Sounds like something a previous owner did. If that's the case then there is no telling what the meaning is.
Can you put up pictures?

Guy

[BoonRoto]

Look at the 64 Kodiak on this page, the fifth item for sale down the page as an example.

http://www.flemishstrings.com/sell.html