Who made my The Stick signed Howatt ?

[bowhunter@54]

I got lucky I hope payed $80 for it from kawvalley archery in Manhattan Kansas.He said he didn't know much about it he really only deals with compounds.Traditional bows shops not around here.Sorry back to my question its a The Stick long bow signed Howatt 55#@28 inches serial number is 71341. Trying if made by Howatt or Martin and how old it is thanks for any input

[Fletcher]

Pretty sure the Sticks are all Martins

made by martin, sold by three rivers years ago. they sold for 189.00 bucks new.
 it will rattle your teeth out when you shoot it,
 I got one too, I don't ever shoot it. the handle is so skinny it cuts into your hand. worst investment I ever made. I tried to give it away, but still got it.

[hdfb80]

Should be 2007 #1341 tony

[bowhunter@54]

Thanks on the info  I have shot 50 arrows so far and I haven't felt any hand shock like I've been hereing maybe cause I wear gloves .I wear gloves when I shoot all my bows .Maybe I got a good one.And if arrow 30 would like to give away his . I know of a good Joe that would love to have a bow of any kind . He just went a nasty .divorce and low on funds     And thanks for the date of mfg.I know martin took over howatt I think in 76 not to sure

[Keefer]

It is around 2007 cause I got one that is #1331 and it has very little hand shock but that really depends on how you grip it and I shoot a heavy arrow out of mine..Nice little bow that belonged to my nephew and I traded him a C.V.A. Smoke pole for it...Funny mine was made just around the same time as yours...Only thing different mine doesn't have a 7 in front of the 1331 but I am pretty sure that's about the time my nephew bought it!

[bowhunter@54]

Ya that 7 in my serial number 71341  is one problem I have run into .I called Martin bows and as told to leave my phone number and they call me back well that hasn't happened yet.I think Martin bought Howatt around  1976 .And when Howatt made them the serial numbers started with a letter and that was the year that the bow was made .So that way I called Martin bows no luck there So I'm hoping to learn more from all you guys and thanks for all the input so far

[bowhunter@54]

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