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09-12-2002, 06:28 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Martin Onza (?)
Those were around in the late 80's - early 90's, so its somewhere around 10-14 years old. I don't think I ever saw one on the archery ranges. Most of the Martin shooters around here shot the Firecat or Cougar. At the time, the Onza was just a little to radical, and a little too expensive, for most folks. At least, that's how my memory of the bow runs.
I doubt it's worth any more than any other compound from that time period. Not that many around though and it could be worth something, someday, if collecting vintage antique compounds ever catches on.
I doubt it's worth any more than any other compound from that time period. Not that many around though and it could be worth something, someday, if collecting vintage antique compounds ever catches on.
09-12-2002, 06:34 AM
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: Martin Onza (?)
Arthur,
Why is it that whenever an older Martin compound question comes up I always see your name as the first to reply? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I have never owned or shot an Onza but I do remember seeing them quite often on Ebay a year or so ago. Martin's liquidation company was getting rid of some old models.
Why is it that whenever an older Martin compound question comes up I always see your name as the first to reply? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I have never owned or shot an Onza but I do remember seeing them quite often on Ebay a year or so ago. Martin's liquidation company was getting rid of some old models.
09-12-2002, 07:15 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Martin Onza (?)
I liked those ol' Martins. Never bought but a few of 'em, and those were mostly Damon Howatt stickbows, but Martin had some of the neatest stuff on the market back in the 80's. I did have a Cougar XRG that I really liked. Still got a Firecat living in my house.
Problem was that my favorite dealer back then handled only Hoyt, PSE and Bear/Jennings, and didn't carry Martin. If I'd had a Martin dealer handy in the 80's my entire archery career might have followed a different course.
Problem was that my favorite dealer back then handled only Hoyt, PSE and Bear/Jennings, and didn't carry Martin. If I'd had a Martin dealer handy in the 80's my entire archery career might have followed a different course.
09-15-2002, 01:05 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Stanton PA USA
Posts: 2,213
RE: Martin Onza (?)
RAD, ArthurP was right on with this one, as usual. I can`t remember the exact year the Onza came out, but it was made the same time as the M44 Firecat was. At the time, the Onza was briefly the fastest mass produced bow going. It was as fast as John Forces funny car, and just about as easy to drive!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
I would imagine the bow might be worth 50 bucks, if it is in good condition.
If you are looking for a bow to shoot, I would suggest something newer. Todays bows are faster than the Onza, and about 100 times more user friendly.
NRA,UBP,BASS Member
New Stanton,PA
I would imagine the bow might be worth 50 bucks, if it is in good condition.
If you are looking for a bow to shoot, I would suggest something newer. Todays bows are faster than the Onza, and about 100 times more user friendly.
NRA,UBP,BASS Member
New Stanton,PA
