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Title: Comanche horse bow
Post by: epage_backwards_hat on August 15, 2023, 10:14:26 PM

Here is a Comanche horse bow made for a customer.
It’s made of hackberry, which I understand to be one of the wood choices of 19th century Comanche. It’s 48” (longer than traditional) and pulling about 40# @ 20”. It’s a VERY snappy little bow and pleased with the result. It has a Tung oil finish.
I want one for myself now!

Title: Re: Comanche horse bow
Post by: Pat B on August 15, 2023, 10:19:58 PM

Looks nice. How about a full draw pic.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Comanche horse bow
Post by: Tim Finley on August 16, 2023, 12:27:23 PM

I have an 1800s Sioux bow that has a string notch on one end the same as that bow.