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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: smokeu on April 20, 2010, 10:23:32 am

Title: PLAINS BOW (LOCK HAVEN, PA)
Post by: smokeu on April 20, 2010, 10:23:32 am

Thought i would share this.... Saw this bow in Lock Haven PA, while there for work. This is obviously a plains bow sinew backed, and quite short probably standard length for plains type bow. Maybe 46-56" rectangular cross section, very nice looking bow. Has a few wraps around the handle section of thin sinew wraps you may be able to see in the pics. Looks to be a thin sinew backing.  I am considering contacting the museum director for measurments.  As for wood/string type your guess is as good as mine there was not much info.  Hope you all enjoy!

Mike

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Title: Re: PLAINS BOW (LOCK HAVEN, PA)
Post by: smokeu on April 20, 2010, 10:26:07 am

Bow tips

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Title: Re: PLAINS BOW (LOCK HAVEN, PA)
Post by: Rigo on April 20, 2010, 11:04:35 am

what museum did you find that bow at? i would like the measurements

Title: Re: PLAINS BOW (LOCK HAVEN, PA)
Post by: smokeu on April 20, 2010, 11:28:42 am

This bow was actually displayed in the Court House, but you would need to call the Heisey Meuseum the director was a really nice guy. sorry i do not have his name
I believe this is their number 570- 748- 7254. If you get them please post them here or let me know!!! 

Thanks,

Mike