Allen compound

[Makers]

I have an Allen Compound bow that was made in August 1975. It's in very good condition and bagged me some nice deer over the years. Does anyone know it's value?

[fredbearfan]

Makers,
The Bear Whitetail was made/licensed under the Allen patent. The two are just about identical.

I have seen the Whitetail bow go on eBay for between $20 and $50. There is one in my local bow shop's used rack for $35. It has been there for quite some time. The problem is that used bows are going for under $100 that have higher letoff, factory camo, lighter weight and ability to mount more accessories without drilling.

I'd say use it, give it to a newcomer or just keep it on the wall.

[royak]

Makers as you probably know Allen was the original maker of the compound bow and to a collector it could be worth a lot or not I can remember when the first came out with them. I do know this it for sure should be worth more than a bear whitetail. I had one of the first ones that was made crude by todays standards but a real inovation at the time. Can you post a picture of it.

[Makers]

I will try to get the picture. I was offered $200 in 1982 by a guy who wanted it as a collector. I could have gotten a real nice bow back then for $200, but he offered to buy it 3 days before opening of the season. Of course I said no.