Old Fred Bear Long Bow: FMV

sse · 04-18-2003, 03:10 PM

Does anyone know the approximate value of the following:

Fred Bear longbow, 46#, 60 in (I think), made in the 40' s, decent condition (but not mint), has a " Cub" decal on it, leather grip peeling

Also, is this piece safe to use? Can/should it be used? Is it worth the cost of restoring? Can/should it be restored?

Thoughts from anyone in the know, very much apreciated!!

THANK YOU!!

Regards, sse

LBR · 04-23-2003, 03:27 PM

No idea on the value--sorry. If it means anything to you, I wouldn' t shoot it. It' s possible it will hold up just fine, but I wouldn' t chance it.

Chad

sse · 04-24-2003, 06:56 AM

Chad - Thanks for the comment. Actually, someone wanted to sell this piece to me and I don' t think I' m interested. I believe the " cub" designation means its for a youngster. It looks pretty fragile, so you' re probably right about not using it. I dug up a few other sources, but just don' t have the interest in trackin it further.

Thanks again, sse