Tell me what it is

[D.Sheppard]

Picked up this bow and the only markings are the numbers 500-30(in the red box) on the front of the riser. Any ideas ?
 
 
 
 
 

[ckruse]

Ben Pearson Deerslayer. I believe. CKruse

[DAVE1275]

KIND OF LOOKS LIKE AN OLD BEN PEARSON DEERSLAYER. I HAD ONE THAT LOOKED VERY SIMILAR AWHILE BACK.

[wadde]

definetly a Pearson

[d. ward]

Ben Pearson Old Hickory...but I would also like to note,I've not seen one stamped like that as I recall........bowdoc

[Jon Stewart]

Hey Bowdoc, I sent you an e-mail.

Jon

[D.Sheppard]

A few questions :
 In the third pic does the darker lam strip in the tip serve a purpose or is it just cosmetic ?

 What years were they on the market ?

 Were they sold at chain stores(K-Mart,Sears) like other makers did with their lower line of bows ?
 
 I have no string for it but what are the chances it is still shootable ?
                          Thanx, Shep