Sounds like you got the one with the aluminum dovetail take-down system? Those are really cool--wish I could find a nice one in a right-hand. For some odd reason, Pearson bows don't seem to have much of a collector value--maybe because he produced so many? I would take care of it regardless--it might bring a good price one of these days. I have seen one lefty like that, in good condition, sell for $75. I believe the most I have seen one bring was $200.

Sorry I am not more help.

Chad

Long Bows Rule!