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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: backwoodsjoe on February 02, 2010, 09:48:27 pm

Title: Help with question about my bow please !
Post by: backwoodsjoe on February 02, 2010, 09:48:27 pm

The bow I have is a Gila longbow made by Jeremiah Rutherford. I traded some of my art work for it. The bow has deer rawhide backing. I was told Jeremiah died about two years ago and some say his bows now are becoming collectable with the right people.
ANY OF THAT MEAN ANYTHING ? I'm new at archery so I'd just like to know a bit more about the bow, it's maker and it's value. Thanks in advance for your help !

Title: Re: Help with question about my bow please !
Post by: sailordad on February 02, 2010, 11:13:30 pm

well i aint never heard of it,but that dont mean anything
is a wood longbow,or f    fi    fibb   fiberglass (man that was tough to type)  ;D
im sure someone one her will know something about it
if ya got pics,post them that will help quit a bit
pics of any markings on the bow etc,not to mention the whole bow itself

Title: Re: Help with question about my bow please !
Post by: backwoodsjoe on February 02, 2010, 11:18:23 pm

Thanks. I'll try to post a pic tomorrow. The bow is hickory.

Title: Re: Help with question about my bow please !
Post by: El Destructo on February 02, 2010, 11:24:41 pm

Tim...Gila Longbows was in Organ New Mexico...He used to make Traditional Longbows...but the Website is Gone...and the email Address is no longer working...so I would guess that the Company died when He did