Stinkman and Blue runner
 

Actually anyone else who appreciates fine craftsmanship, thought you would enjoy what I got for myself, bought it off a fellow from Minnesota, he needed to sell some of his bows. since he has three from this great maker I talked him out of this one.
It is made by a fellow who is now 75, John McDonald who is a legend for his craftsmanship and tillering skills up in Minnesota. actually all over the country but among the longbow aficianados.

Anyhow check it out 66" Big River Longbow- Bamboo laminations with Tulip Wood veneers on the back and belly, Texas Ebony riser. My poor photos do not come close to doing it justice. She is only 48 lbs. at my draw length but spits an arrow out like a silent rocket.

Enjoy

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OOOPS sorry about that, just another piece of craftmanship, by the big man

LOL...love the last pic! AWESOME find! Well done...Love it!!

I dont hunt but I sure recognize beautiful craftmanship when I see it..:clap:

I'd like to take her, that bow and a dozen broadhead arrows and make like Jerimiah Johnson for awhile.

Beautiful Willy. Hey, I know nothing about bows, so forgive me for asking, but what are those little furry ball things on the string?

"Skin that one, Pigrim...an I'll brang you anothern!"

Willy, it sure sounds like a beautiful work of art. I'll have to check it out this weekend. Probably a good thing I can't see it. I'd just get all worked up :hide:

When you get to NC you are going to have to show me the basics of bow-making. Maybe I'll have a shop built by then.

Blue I don't think I can build one like this, take a look when you get a chance.
And the things on the string are a type of string silencer, these are made with mink fur. Used to silence any vibration of the string which can produce noise. Noise is no good for hunting when you shoot. This bow does not really need them it is kind of overkill.