In 1963, Milford N. "Bud" Shankland, owner of Shankland Saxon Corp., filed for a patent for an arrow rest, which was granted in 1965. That rest was known as the Para-Rest and was made from a modified mascara or eyebrow brush.

It was a popular rest that was durable, easy to install and worked well.

When Shankland Saxon closed the doors in 1971, Hugh Rich bought the remaining inventory, stamping dies and raw materials. Apparently, the Saxon name that was stamped on the leather plate was not part of the deal and rests made by Hugh Rich Archery were plain.

It was Hugh's favorite raised rest. A version of the plain one is still being sold by a few companies, but I don't know who makes it.

The rest on the right was not originally made by Shankland Saxon, as it was a Hugh Rich modification he named the Mark IV. It has a hole for a plunger and longer bristles.

As far as attaching the rest to your bow, clean the side plate with something that won't leave an oily residue, like lighter fluid, 99% isopropyl alcohol or an alcohol wipe. Most of the time the glue on the double sided tape is still good. If not, it can usually be reactivated with a few drops of lighter fluid or isopropyl alcohol. If that fails, don't try to remove the tape as you will only make a mess. Ask me how I know that! Instead use contact cement. I've had excellent results with Pliobond.

If you're interested, get your name in the hat. I'll draw a winner on Tuesday, 9/24 at 6PM West Coast time.

This is for all four rests.

Lots of cool history there, always interesting to learn about archery tackle.

Putting my name in. Thanks

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Thank you, I'm in. These rests bring back memories. I use to shoot in Bud's indoor range in Kenosha, Wi. in the late 60s.

Would love to give it a try! Put me in.

I had a Red Wing Hunter that had one and I loved it. Please put my name in the hat. Thanks!

I’m in Thanks for the chance

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I’m in thanks

Not only a great gesture but a nice history lesson. I'm not in need of them though.

dgb

I'm in

I have one of those.

Good on you for the give away but I'll pass.

Thanks

One of my favorite rests!!! Im in ;)

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Remember mascara brushs being used about the time that rest came out to make homemade ones.

IM IN PLEASE

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yes sir i'm in! thanks

Please put me in as well!

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I'm in and Thank you for your generosity

I’m in too! Thank you. Lance

Put me in, and Thank You

Put me in, please. I use Para-Rest on many of my vintage bows, especially early Brownings that came with one.

I'm in, thanks!

Thank you for the opportunity. I use this rest on my Bear B-Mag riser. Could sure use a replacement. Count me in.

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Thank you!

OK, boys and girls, the moment you've all been waiting for. Well, maybe some of you at any rate.

The winner is...wingman.

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