Silver Arrow Archery???

[limbow]

I came across some arrows that were included in a bow deal that shoot exceptionally well. I am new to the wood arrow arena but these all have a Silver Arrow Archery label on them just below the fletching. Anyone have any idea who made these or how to contact them?

Thanks!!

[Brook Trout]

I was told that they are out of business.  I have used their finishes on a few dozen wood arrows and really liked it.

[rastaman]

They were located in New Hampshire maybe.  They used to carry some beautiful beadwork, bows and arrows, and other traditional equipment. i want to say they went out of business 5 or more years ago.  Maybe some of the other guys and girls will jump in.  i bought a Robertson peregrine from them in the early 90's.  They stocked custom bows for more than one bowyer as i recall.

[limbow]

Thanks!!! I may have to send this arrow out for a dna sample.

[John E.]

Rastaman has the right timeframe although I would say they closed up a coupla years earlier.  Yes they did carry bows from several bowyers, both very well known as well as some lesser known bowyers.  You might find some posts re:Silver Arrow via a search on that "other site" since their archives predate TG's.  Good luck.

[rickshot]

Yup…Silver Arrow used to be in N.H. and I used to stop by every now and then. Haven’t seen or heard from them in a long time, so I stopped looking. Rick.

[Bill Carlsen]

Bob Holzhowser, the owner of Silver Arrow, and his wife divorced 7 or 8 years ago and the business shut its doors at that time.

[John3]

Bob was always good to me years ago. Last time I heard he was working at a cabinet shop but thats been at least 4 years ago.


John III

[overbo]

Best cedars I ever shot!
A gentleman from Fla.(I beleive) used some sort of stabilizing solution he soaked them in? All I know is they shot great.

[limbow]

Overbo,

You aren't kidding about them shooting GREAT--They are something special for sure, I wish I knew more about wood arrows and how they are processed. The arrows I have looked as though they may have been compressed?? Not really sure, but the 6 I have will be tipped with some old bear greenies for next bow season!

[Kurt in Memphis]

Bob was great to talk with!  I have a few cedars he made for me 10 years ago and they were very nice, high quality.  

Does anyone know how he put the 'label' on his arrows?  I always liked the label and am surprised more people don't do this.

Kurt

[VTer]

Hey Bill, remember that big Rendesvouz that Bob threw together in Washington, NH. That was one of the 1st shoots I ever went too. I had a lot of fun at it. Any idea what year that was?

[Bill Carlsen]

Gregg: That was the first shoot Laura ever went to. She was hooked before we went but that sank the hook in deep. It took a few years and some coaxing by Michelle Eichler at the Muzzy to get her to hunt but now I can't get her out of the woods. Hope you can make it to the Muzzy next year.