1942
Changes for 1942 include the wrapped leather handle on all bows and Bamboo
backing on bows.Howard Hill Bamboo bows were listed in the Ben Pearson
catalog this year.
Lemonwood Target Bows, 1942,
Straight limbs
Narrow deep handles, two tone hardwood handle risers, inlaid arrow plates, Lay[latex linen strings. Durable varnish finish.
Fibre backing adds to the beauty of the bow and provides protection against breakage. the white vulcanized fibre used on these bows reflects the heat from the sun s rays and helps the bow retain its cast.
No. 759, 1942, 5' 9", weights to 45 lb.
recommended for arrow lengths to 28 inches
$ 7.00
No. 769, 1942, as above, fibre backed, weights to 50 lb.
recommended for arrow lengths to 30 inches
$ 8.00
No. 756,1942, 5' 6", weights to 40 lb.
recommended for arrow lengths to 26 inches
$6.00
No. 766, 1942, as above, fibre backed, weights to 45 lb.
recommended arrows lengths to 27 inches
$ 7.00
No. 750,1942, 5' 0", weights to 25 lb.
Recommended arrow lengths to 25 inches
$ 5.00
No. 765, 1942, as above, fibre backed, weights to 30 lb.
recommended for arrow lengths up to 25 inches
$ 6.00
Standard Lemonwood Bows
Made with the same precision workmanship as the "700" line of bows They are designed for the beginner in archery. Hardwood handle riser. deep narrow handle, leather grip. Italian hemp string.
Straight limbs
No. 609, 1942, 5 ' 9" length, weights to 35 lb..
$ 5.50
No. 606, 1942, 5' 6" length, weights to 30 lb..
$ 4.50
No. 601, 1942, 5' 0" length, weights to 25 lb..
$ 3.50
Hickory Target and Hunting Bows
Deep narrow handle with contrasting hardwood overlay, wide spatulate limbs, genuine leather grip, inlaid arrow plate, flexible varnish finish and lay-latex string
No. 503, 1942, 5' 6" length, weights to 65 lb..
recurred ends
$ 8.00
No. 502, 1942, 5' 6" length, weights to 65 lb.
Straight limbs
$ 6.00
Hickory Target Bow
Deep narrow handle with contrasting hardwood overlay, specially treated genuine leather grip, inlaid arrow plate, flexible varnish and lay-latex string
Straight limbs
No. 501, 1942, 5' 6" length, weights to 40 lb..
$ 4.50
Youth 's Hickory target Bow
Semi-flat design with beautifully shaped handle riser of contrasting hardwood, two-tone streamline handle, arrow plate, durable varnish and sturdy hemp string
Straight limbs
$ 2.25
Laminated Lemonwood Target Bows
The limbs actually bend backward when unstrung(reflexed)
These bows have been drawn 250 times in the process of manufacture and need no breaking in. Deep, narrow handle, inlaid arrow plate, specially treated wound leather grip, flexible varnish finish and lay-latex string
No. 705, 1942, Silk backed laminated Lemonwood bow
Maximum length 5' 6" (shorter length on special order)
weights to 50 lb.. straight limbs
$ 16.00
No. 700, 1942, Rawhide Backed Laminated Lemonwood Bow
Modified reflex, the limbs bend back when unstrung, but not as much as the 705.
Maximum length 5' 6 " (shorter length on special order)
Weights to 50 lb.., straight limbs
$12.50
No. 707, 1942, Fiber Backed Laminated Bamboo and Lemonwood Bow
Modified reflexed limbs, the limbs bend backward when unstrung.
MAXIMUM LENGTH 5' 6" (Shorter lengths on special order)
Weights to 50 lb.
$ 22.50
Yew and Osage Orange target Bows
Osage Orange Target Bow, 1942, No. 900, 6' 0", weights to 55 lb..
Straight limbs
$ 27.50
No. 901, 1942, same as 900, except from extra select billets
The above bows, with recurred ends $ 5.00 extra
Rawhide Backing on above bows $ 4.00 extra
Silk Backing on above Bows $ 6.00 extra
Yew target Bow, 1942, No. 910, 6' 0", weights to 55 lb.
Straight limbs
$ 27.50
No. 911, 1942, same as 910 except, from extra select billets
The above bows, with recurred ends $ 5.00 extra
Rawhide Backing on above bows $ 4.00 extra
Silk Backing on above Bows $ 6.00 extra
Yew and Osage Orange Hunting Bow
Special features Special leather grip that never gets slick, inlaid leather arrow plate, beautifully finished with flexible water-proof
varnish and Lay-latex string Equipped with bow case.
No. 902, 1942, Osage Orange Hunting Bow, lengths 5' 3" to 5' 8"
weights to 75 lb..( prices on heavier weights on request),
straight limbs
$ 37.50
The above bows, with recurred ends $ 5.00 extra
Rawhide Backing on above bows $ 4.00 extra
Silk Backing on above Bows $ 6.00 extra
No. 912, 1942, Yew Hunting Bow, lengths 5' 3" to 5' 8"
Weights to 75 lb. ( heavier weights on request)
Straight limbs
$ 37.50
The above bows, with recurred ends $ 5.00 extra
Rawhide Backing on above bows $ 4.00 extra
Silk Backing on above Bows $ 6.00 extra
Fibre Backed Bamboo and Lemonwood Laminated Hunting Bow
Full length tough bamboo laminated with lemonwood and backed with fibre for added protection to withstand adverse conditions so often found in hunting.
No. 717, 1942, Fiber Back Bamboo and Lemonwood Laminated Hunting Bow
Maximum length 5' 6", weights to 65 lb..
Straight limbs
$ 22.50
Howard Hill Bamboo Bows
The patented construction of this bow( patent No. 2,256,946) permits the use of only the hard outside shell of the bamboo in full length strips which are tapered from the handle to the ends of the bow. The natural contour of the bamboo is followed in gluing and is protected by a backing of vulcanized fibre. Deep narrow handle with special leather grip and built in arrow rest.
Howard Hill Bamboo Bow, No. 931, 1942, Length ?, weights to 65 lb..
straight limbs
$ 60.00
Howard Hill Bamboo Bow, No. 932, 1942, Length ?, weights to 100 lb..
Straight limbs
$ 75.00
Flight Bows
Gracefully recurred, perfect tillering and smooth action make them tournament winners. The grain is religiously followed in these bows. As further insurance they are backed with silk.
Not made in lengths over 5 2
Osage Flight Bow, silk backed, No. 921,1942
Recurred ends
$ 37.50
Yew Flight Bow, silk backed, No. 923, 1942
Recurred ends
$ 37.50
For Sinew backing on either of the above bows, add $ 5.00