jonUK76
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I was recently very kindly given some old archery stuff by some relatives, including two one piece recurve bows. I believe the kit dates from some time in the 70's. Certainly that is when I understand they were shooting them, and I don't think the bows have been used in at least 35 years. The first bow seems to be quite well known, a 62" 30# Forest Princess by Marksman/Les Howis Bows. I understand these were very well regarded in their time, and honestly it's still in very good condition now. I plan to try shooting it once I get some new strings made. I've strung this bow and done a few half draws and not noticed anything abnormal, but the string probably dates from the 70's too!
The second one I have found no info about, at all, which is a Western Archery "Miner" bow, obviously bought from Wales Archery as it has their sticker on it. It's 66", and rated at 38 lb @ 28", and states a brace height of 9.5" to 10.5". Now, I'm presuming this is to the back of the bow as it seems awfully high. The string that was on it, is I suspect too short as I got nervous when I tried to test string it after bending it a pretty long way, and still was nowhere near stringing it.
Both are fitted with clickers, stick on arrow rests, Arten sights mounted on the belly side of the riser, and have single stabiliser bushings, but neither take a plunger button.
Also included was a large number of Sherwood Silver Streak and Super 60 aluminium arrows. In my time in archery I've never heard of many non Easton made aluminium arrows, but these were made in Britain at the time. They are in a lovely old school box, sadly the feathers are falling to bits as you might expect after such a long time in storage.
Lots of pictures are here for anyone interested - https://imgur.com/a/HW6bDGR
I would really be grateful for any information about this kit.
Cheers
The second one I have found no info about, at all, which is a Western Archery "Miner" bow, obviously bought from Wales Archery as it has their sticker on it. It's 66", and rated at 38 lb @ 28", and states a brace height of 9.5" to 10.5". Now, I'm presuming this is to the back of the bow as it seems awfully high. The string that was on it, is I suspect too short as I got nervous when I tried to test string it after bending it a pretty long way, and still was nowhere near stringing it.
Both are fitted with clickers, stick on arrow rests, Arten sights mounted on the belly side of the riser, and have single stabiliser bushings, but neither take a plunger button.
Also included was a large number of Sherwood Silver Streak and Super 60 aluminium arrows. In my time in archery I've never heard of many non Easton made aluminium arrows, but these were made in Britain at the time. They are in a lovely old school box, sadly the feathers are falling to bits as you might expect after such a long time in storage.
Lots of pictures are here for anyone interested - https://imgur.com/a/HW6bDGR
I would really be grateful for any information about this kit.
Cheers