Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.

[Mudd]

I have a bow that I would like to identify the maker and the year made if possible.

It has 3 sets of numbers stamped into the wood.

J97- I assume this is the model number

62- is the bow length

43- is the marked bow weight( my scales read 44@28)

The back of the bow is green fiber glass that looks like it made of burlap inside.

The belly side of the limbs is a reddish brown glass.

I can't come close to guessing the wood.

I have some pictures to post.

I'm also hoping to see for myself if the tips are working. If you have an opinion about them let me know.

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

[arrowslinger22]

I think the riser is walnut.  It looks like a Ben Pearson but an old one with woven glass, maybe early 60's.  Just a guess.

[59Alaskan]

Sorry, I have no clue, but by the looks of it I think I would enjoy shooting it.

Someone with more knowledge than I will come along on this thread I hope.

[OkKeith]

Might be an old Shakespear, Wonderbow. I have seen several that use that woven, reddish glass. I have a little 30 pounder that my Nieces shoot when they come over.

Lots of the bows were purchased by schools for archery classes in the 30s and 40s. It was what a lot of gals took for PE (according to my Mother-in-law).

Nice looking little bow.

OkKeith

[Mudd]

With Help I got the name but not the year.

It's a Steiner Model J97 Dervish 62" 44@28.

Thanks!

God bless,Mudd

PS: If anyone knows the years of manufacture that would be great!

[jrbows]

The information that I have on these bows is late 50's to early 60's they were made in Huntington West Virginia I have an old magazine ad for these and the only 2 models advertised are "The Fury" and the "Lady Iris" there were only a few archery companies in WV, through the years,I collect bows made in WV and would be very interested in this one if you're not too attached to it.

[Ralphie]

Looks a lot like a Shakespere Wonderbow to me too.