From: doubleeagle
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Date: 16-Jul-19 |
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So, I picked up a #35 Stemmler Varsity II 60" at a flea market for $30. Overall is still good shape, but has some cosmetic marking like most of us. As I intend for it to be shot, I will do some first aid on it. I was unfamiliar with Stemmler. I need some thoughts on why Stemmler seems not too collectible. I would have loved this bow as a youth.
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From: Aeronut
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Date: 16-Jul-19 |
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I have one that a friend gave me. He asked me if I could straighten a twisted tip and when I did he told me to keep it.
I decided to pass along his generosity and have loaned the bow to several people who were wanting a light weight bow to exercise their shoulder after rotor cuff surgery.
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From: Bassman
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Date: 16-Jul-19 |
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Stemmler Archey co. started in 1912 in Long Island. He sold all kinds of archery gear.Their is a site that shows his bows from the 40,s to the 80,s. you can look through his catalogues. He made some bows that rival any of the big name bows back in the day.
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From: doubleeagle
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Date: 16-Jul-19 |
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I've dug through the digital catalogs and know the history of the bow that started around 1979. It is even referenced that Fred Bear contacted Stemmler for staves in the early Bear days. I think it was 1977-78 when Stemmler produced 3 compounds and 3 decent recurves. I think the compound movement is what did them in. A questionable factory fire was referenced, but nothing for sure. I just find it funny that most of shoot bows over 40 years old, and some compound shooters buy a new bow each year. We just buy old bows as they are hard to master and never loose their appeal.
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