Paul Bunyan glass bows?

[elkhunter-27]

I bought 3 Paul Bunyan glass long bows at auction last week.  I actually wanted the 3 dozen wood arrows in the same lot.  I thought these were kids bows until I saw the markings on them.  2 are marked 34# @ 28" the other 40# @28" all are 56" That seems heavy for kids. They are green glass with a brown plastic grip, and a decal of Paul Bunyan.  They seem to be beginner bows at best.  Any information on them?       :confused:

[DanielB89]

who says they can't be used as kids bows?  

It would all be based on what the draw length of the kid.  I would assume that at around 18" the #34 bow would pull around #15 or so pounds, but i have no idea.

[woodchucker]

Back in the day..... We had a lot of solid glass bows on the market! I still have my old Ben Pearson longbow, that my Dad bought me! Search "Pop's Bow" for the story.

[Longtoke]

I think those would be great bows for a 10-16 year old. I have a 45# ben pearson fiberglass bow that I like. Tough as nails and can flick and arrow pretty good but expect more hand shock than normal.

[moebow]

I grew up with one of those in my hands.  Yes, at 28" they can be a little stout for the younger set but for "older kids" may be OK if they can handle the weight.  As said, nearly indestructable and a decent shooter for what they are.

Arne

[frank bullitt]

The 40 lb. would be great for bowfishing, too!

Put a high performance material string on it,  for even more durability.