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Offline Dean Marlow

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Silk Backed Osage Bow
« on: March 18, 2012, 07:00:54 pm »
Had a real nice fellow e-mail me about a month ago and wanted to have a couple of Osage bows for him and his son. So we made a trade and this is the second bow. It is 59" long. It runs about 1-1/2" wide to mid limb then tapers down to 7/16" wide knocks. Deer horn overlays. The snake skins I think are copper heads but it may be some kind of water snake. I really don't know for sure. I did lay a strip of silk before I applied the skins. It sure is a nice little bow and I hope he is happy on our trade. It is a strong 49# at 28". He wanted it close to 47 so I am hoping it will drop a couple after putting more arrows threw it. Dean
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Offline Dean Marlow

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2012, 07:03:19 pm »
Here are some pics
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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2012, 07:06:42 pm »
GOLDEN!!!!!!  :)
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 08:41:04 pm »
Beautiful bow Dean.  I am sure he will be happy with that trade.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2012, 09:25:54 pm »
That's a really nice bow.
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Offline WolfPupTee

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2012, 09:28:59 pm »
I may be having a senior moment or something but this is titled "silk back osage bow" and thats snakeskin. Someone please explain to me what's going on here.
Ah nevermind I missed a sentence in the explanation. Nice bow.
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Offline criveraville

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2012, 09:39:15 pm »
I'm sure he will be more than happy! Really nice bow.

Cipriano
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2012, 09:45:53 pm »
fine lookin bow dean!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2012, 09:47:02 pm »
Sweet bow Dean!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 09:52:17 pm »
Very nice little bow, Dean.

Wolfpup, I imagine the snake skin was added over the silk backing for decoration.
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Offline Dean Marlow

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 11:02:31 pm »
Thanks evryone for the nice compliments and yes I didn't explain this bow right. It has a layer of silk on the back then the skins. Dean
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Offline Steve Milbocker

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 11:10:27 pm »
I really like that bow!
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Offline Jboyd

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2012, 11:22:46 pm »
what kind of silk did you put on there?  I have one that I have some issues with and would like to put
silk on it for some assurance and by the way a great looking bow!!

jamie
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012, 10:45:43 am »
Good lookin bow!! Well done, sir!! If he don't like it and sends it back, send it my way!! :laugh:
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2012, 11:04:34 am »
Very sweet lines Dean. Looks like a great shooter. Congratulations
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