suckerface

I just purchased a Root TargetMaster and have no idea about bows, just look really cool, so I bought it.

On the side it says ROOT TargetMaster and the numbers
17012
TM
68"
39
28"

Can anyone tell me the date of this bow and some information about it. Like I said before I know nothing about bows, just bought it because it look nice.

Also I paid $50.00 did I over pay for this bow?

thanks,
suckerface

LBR

If it's in shootable condition, I think you got a deal.

The bow lengths is 68" (nock to nock, following the contours of the limbs), the draw weight is 39@28.

I don't know much about Root bows, but I know someone who does. I'll see if he will chime in.

Congrats on a great find!

Chad

suckerface

Thanks LBR, any information is great. Hopefully you will be able to get him to check it out for me.

thanks


EDIT: As far as shootable condition, I see no cracks and the pull string looks to be in good shape also. Since I don't shoot I can only go by the looks.

JRW

What you have is a 1950s target bow made by Ernie Root out of Michigan (Big Falls, or some such town, I don't recall exactly). His early bows were typical designs for the day: long, narrow limbs with slim "broom handle" risers. Some of Root's early bows (and some of his later ones like the Game Master) also had alternating strips of light and dark wood in the risers. The early ones also generally had leather-wrapped grips. They were good, solid shooters, and many of them are still in use today (including the four in my basement).