Those overlooked compsite bows

[Migra Bill]

The Gelco line of bows came out mid to late 50's they did not last but a few years. Theyare prone to explosion.

Here is a 1958 model 800 (Hunter's Special). It has a 5" sight window, molded green dyed.. epoxy resin and fiberglass having 5x the strength of wood composite. Maple limb core-wood and woven glass limb lamination.
Full working recurve.

Max draw length on this model is 30". Weights up to 75# where available. It retailed for, $44.95 in 1958.

Other models of that manufacture and era where the:

B800 which was 66" and 5 1/2" sight window, $39.95
S800 which ws 57" and had a 4 1/2" sight window for 24-28". $37.95
A900  which was 64" @ 28" draw, ordered to 60#. $34.95
900 beginner bow, semi -recurve  to 55# draw retailed for $24.95


 
 
 
 
 
 

[BrokenArrows]

I have two of these, have been wondering for years what they were (no markings left at all). Mine have brown risers and no tip reinforcement.
Have seen some w straight limbs, mine are recurved.

I bought them to hang on the wall, decided to string them up and see how they shoot. I like shooting them.

Wish I had never read that "prone to explosion" part...

[2treks]

I have a Conolon Missle Missilite Model 350
brown back green belly. Green tip overlays and 4 maple core lams. Recurved tips.
Looks just about like this one except the riser is a brownish/black material
Nice shooting bow.
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