Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: bubby on June 21, 2011, 08:58:35 pm

Title: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: bubby on June 21, 2011, 08:58:35 pm

A buddy of mine was doing some work for a guy and found this bow, the ol' boy gave it to him and I was wondering if any of ya have seen one, it seems to be aluminum or magnesium, the tips are a whole 1/4" wide, told him i'd rebuild the handle and make a string for it, just never seen one like this before, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/blade004-9.jpg)
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Title: Re: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: osage outlaw on June 21, 2011, 09:53:54 pm

That's wierd looking.  Are the limbs all metal?

Title: Re: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: mullet on June 21, 2011, 11:44:46 pm

I've never seen one like it, gotta do some research now ::). It is probably aircraft aluminum, late 40's, early 50's.

Title: Re: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 22, 2011, 11:16:14 am

Everything I have read about old aluminum bows indicates they are wall hangers because they are prone to failure if shot. I don't have any first hand experience with them but have read a lot about the ones that crop up occasionally.

Title: Re: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: criveraville on June 22, 2011, 02:24:15 pm

I would hang it on the wall.  Might be worth something some day, but not if you shave on the limbs

Title: Re: anybody ever see one of these?
Post by: bubby on June 22, 2011, 07:57:27 pm

the only thing wood on it is the handle, my buddy say's he shot it, but I think it's a pretty light draw weight, Bub