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Title: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: Cascadecowboy on March 21, 2021, 08:16:46 PM
Howdy all. New to Tradgang and am trying to get into traditional bow hunting. I have recently inherited a pretty decent haul of goodies and need help identifying a bow. I have been told it was custom built in walla walla circa 1970 but cannot find much on which made it. Anyone have any ideas? The limbs are in rough shape but I'd really like to get it back in action.
Title: Re: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: Kelly on March 21, 2021, 08:49:35 PM
Genny Loutham Tellum takedown. Used to own one back in the late 70’s. Great bow.
Title: Re: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: Cascadecowboy on March 21, 2021, 09:30:22 PM
Thanks for the info. Is there anyone that makes limbs for these anymore or am I better off hunting the classifieds for a NOS set? The lower limb has is a bit twisted and has some damage.
Title: Re: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: Kelly on March 22, 2021, 11:35:49 AM
These bows haven’t been made in 35 years. Usually twists can be fixed, what else is wrong?

Used ones will be very difficult to find. Don’t know of any other brand that will fit, maybe possibly old Wing P-II or Gentleman Jim/Carrol limbs but am not sure. Been so long since I had one in my hands.
Title: Re: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: Cascadecowboy on March 22, 2021, 05:12:42 PM
The bow limbs have lots of little nicks and is splitting on one edge. There's an old repair that doesn't seem salvageable but I'd really like to put the bow back in commission if possible. Be a shame to shelve it. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Old takedown from eastern Washington
Post by: PAPALAPIN on February 07, 2022, 12:55:27 PM
Telum bows are highly collectable.  With the shape this one is in I would recommend that you hang it on the wall and find something solid to shoot.