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Ben Pearson static-tip Yew longbow?????

Started by Bill Strickland, January 14, 2006, 02:42:00 PM

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Bill Strickland

January 14, 2006, 02:42:00 PM
I have an old 68" Ben Pearson static-tip Yew recurve that is backed with rawhide.  I think that this bow was made in 1942.  The only writing on the bow is the Ben Pearson logo with the arrow over the words.  The rawhide shows numerous cracks, but the wood seems sound.  The new cost was $37.50 for the base bow.  The recurved tips were $5.00 extra, and the rawhide backing was $4.00 extra.  $46.50 for a new bow isn't bad!! (might have been kind of pricey in 1942)

I would like opinions on whether or not to string this bow and shoot it.   Is this bow one  that a collector might want, or just a neat old novelty?  

All opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Bill
"The older I get, the better I was."
JD Berry Morning Star 66" & 50#@27"
David Miller Old Tom 66" & 52#@28"
BigHorn RamHunter 64" & 56#@28"
JD Berry Serpentine 62" & 56#@28"

PAPALAPIN

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January 15, 2006, 09:45:00 AM
BILL

Apparently no long bow guys are checking in here.  Re-post it in the POWWOW and she what kind of response you grt
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Bill Strickland

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January 15, 2006, 11:18:00 AM
Will do!

Thanks
Bill
"The older I get, the better I was."
JD Berry Morning Star 66" & 50#@27"
David Miller Old Tom 66" & 52#@28"
BigHorn RamHunter 64" & 56#@28"
JD Berry Serpentine 62" & 56#@28"

Hood

#3
January 15, 2006, 02:26:00 PM
How about some pictures. Sounds like a neat bow.

I wouldn't string it.
All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players.
Performers and portrayers, each another's audience.

Bill Strickland

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January 16, 2006, 12:22:00 AM
Hood,
  Send me your e-mail address, and I'll try to send you some pics.  I don't know how to post them here.

Bill
"The older I get, the better I was."
JD Berry Morning Star 66" & 50#@27"
David Miller Old Tom 66" & 52#@28"
BigHorn RamHunter 64" & 56#@28"
JD Berry Serpentine 62" & 56#@28"

Hood

#5
January 16, 2006, 05:56:00 PM
All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players.
Performers and portrayers, each another's audience.
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