Longbow ID Help Needed

[Drewster]

A business associate of mine brought me these bows and wanted to know something about them.....and if he could shoot them.  I advised him NOT to shoot them, but I have no idea of the maker or age of these bows.  Thanks if you can help with some info on these old longbows.


   


   


   


   


   

The one image of a sticker is the only info on any of the bows.  One bow had a couple of numbers stamped on it.  A "20" and "1250".  Two of the bows have some type of laminate on the back that is very light in color, almost white.  It doesn't look like fiberglass but is very thin.  Odd.

[Blackhawk]

Wallhangers.

Bows are most likely lemonwood and have a good chance to break if shot. (some break even when stringing).   They were made by Indian Archery of Evansville, IN, and later purchased by Escalade Sports who also bought Bear.

[Drewster]

Thanks Lon, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

Two of the bows have laminated backs.  The material is very thin, almost like a melamine.  You have any idea what it might be.  I've never seen a backing like this.  There is no laminate on the belly.