How old would this archery bow be?

katana · 24th August 2008, 12:05 PM

Hi Fernando,
age would be difficult, but likely late 19th C to early-mid 20th C. It is a 'self bow' (made from a single piece of wood) , had been been laminated or composite it would be easier to date due to the construction technique and materials.

I do not think the 47 refers to the draw weight. Usually the draw weight is set at a certain 'draw length'. For instance 35lbs at 28"... this means that when the bow is drawn 28" (from the bow to the string) it requires a force of 35lbs. If the same bow is drawn back 29" the amount of force required would be greater than 35lbs, probably something like 39lbs.

Kind Regards David

24th August 2008, 12:05 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Fernando, age would be difficult, but likely late 19th C to early-mid 20th C. It is a 'self bow' (made from a single piece of wood) , had been been laminated or composite it would be easier to date due to the construction technique and materials. I do not think the 47 refers to the draw weight. Usually the draw weight is set at a certain 'draw length'. For instance 35lbs at 28"... this means that when the bow is drawn 28" (from the bow to the string) it requires a force of 35lbs. If the same bow is drawn back 29" the amount of force required would be greater than 35lbs, probably something like 39lbs. Kind Regards David