Remember also that Bear would take special orders for bows during this time period, and the above models are only the “stock” models. By this I mean that the face of the limb is wider and tapers down towards the back of the limb giving a cross-sectional view which appears as a trapezoid. A characteristic of Grumley bows is the trapezoidal limb cross section. Additionally you will find Grumley’s backed with sinew, rawhide, and various types of wood. The later Grumleys also can be found in laminated woods as well as self-wood models. These bows were available primarily in one piece design, but a few were made in 2 piece take-apart and some in 2 piece hinged models. ◦ Deerslayer (with brush nocks 3-4 inches long). ◦ Bush Bow (having brush nocks carved into the ends of the limbs about 1-2 inches long) ◦ Hunter (steamed limb tips but without Brush Nocks)
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