bluewocket
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Hi I have recently been given an old longbow and I dont know much if ay of its history and I was wondering if anyone could help identify the bowyer or tell me any thing about it. I have established that it isnt suitable use as there is a lot of 'set' and some delamination taking place.
The bow is about 68" long along the back and is a deep yellow brown in colour with a close grain, it might be osage. The handle has been built up and at the arrow pass there is a rectangular inlaid horn plate ( see pics) The top nock has an unusual curve to it and I'm told that this might be distinctive to a particular maker. I am curious as to its history and provenance so any suggestions would be welcome I will attche the photos in separate posts
The bow is about 68" long along the back and is a deep yellow brown in colour with a close grain, it might be osage. The handle has been built up and at the arrow pass there is a rectangular inlaid horn plate ( see pics) The top nock has an unusual curve to it and I'm told that this might be distinctive to a particular maker. I am curious as to its history and provenance so any suggestions would be welcome I will attche the photos in separate posts
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