Is anyone familiar with Hamilton longbows

[huey]

Just bought one and was wondering who, where and reputation of bowyer. Nice bow shoots great. Thanks for any info.

[David Mitchell]

Is it the Hamilton Scorpion longbow?  Those were built by a guy named Randy (I think) Hamilton.  He quit bow building to go to seminary and enter the ministry.  Maybe somebody else can provide more info.

[huey]

Hamilton classic 60# @27. Dave how old would u say these bows are.

[Larry m]

M.R. Hamilton made Scorpian Longbows in the late 80's early 90's and was at that time located in Crestone Colorado. I heard rumors he stopped making bows and a family relation picked the business up. I believe what you have is a newer model. They were nice bows!

[huey]

This bow looks new no scratches, looks like osage and walnut. Bow has a nice finish, a little to pretty for me. I am sure by next year it will have a little wear. Thanks for the information gentlemen.

[killinstuff]

Is this the one from E-B--? I was not sure if it was a Scorpion or not when I saw it but It did have a leather lace grip like an original.  With out the "scorpion" on the bow I would question if it was made by M.R,.  Still looked like a good shooter

[huey]

This is that bow. It has built for Lauren Ostling at the top of the riser. As far looks that is the only blemish. I have been shooting it seems to shoot like it should. Appears to be original shelf leather with no wear. Strange that it is in such good shape.

[Liquid Amber]

M.R. Hamilton quit making bows and got religion while owing some folks down payments, etc.  One of them was me.  I talked with M.R. on a number of occasions before and after.  He is in Dan Bertalan's "Traditional Bowyers of America."

I believe bows made by M.R. had his name on them.  His brother-in-law took over and made all or most of those who were owed a bow, a bow.  I received on of those bows.  It was a good bow and I sold it to a fellow locally because it was too heavy.

[huey]

That is what my research turned up,  but nothing on the BIL or the new business.

[Liquid Amber]

M.R. made one model, the Scorpion in 66", 68" and 69".  The one I had made by his brother-in-law [pretty sure it was his brother-in-law] was a Scorpion.  His bows were Hill style with a slight dish in the handle.  All the bow specifications were written on the arrow pass side of the bow, just below the handle wrap.  I believe his name was included.

I don't believe the one you have was made by anyone associated with M.R.