Has anyone heard or know anything about a baker bow. This bow I was told was made around 1950 or 1955 in north east oregon. Was talking to an old guy..

.. older than me and he said bis dad had one

I have a Baker bow. Looks very similar in riser and limb profile to my Drakes. The riser lams are awesome.

It's a great shooter but not a flamethrower. Honestly can't tell you much about the history of these bows. I would buy another if it came up though.

I'll try to get pictures up tonight

I have one but the string ended up coming down through the limb at the string grooves. It is beautiful and as Mortis stated, the lams are awesome. I know a guy who used to know Baker (I can't remember Baker's first name) but he was an Optometrist in Ontario, Oregon (next to the Idaho border) and made bows on the side. I believe the 50's and 60's is correct timing. He would string a bow with the push-pull method with the bottom limb tip on the inside of his foot, but one time the top limb slipped and put his eye out, at which point he quit making bows. I considered my bow to be one of my favorites until the damage and it's not shootable.

Thanks for the info.

If it’s anything like their treestands. No thanks

LOL. Dont think they had anything to do with each other

Ok, said I would post pics so here we go

Nice looking bow

Yes it is indeed.

Here is mine. Too bad the top limb is destroyed.

Twins! Is your glass forest green and brown also?

Yes. I think the forest green is a beautiful color of green glass. Do you remember where you acquired yours? I got mine from the friend who knew Mr. Baker. My friend is now 94 years old.

I got mine on the big auction. Almost bought one that had turquoise glass but it sold before I got paid. Wish I could tell you who it was from but it was a long while back.

That green is the best green I've seen on a bow. Hard to show it with indoor lighting. I think it's exactly the same color as Crayola Forest Green.

Did your friend know how long Mr. Baker made bows?

What's the draw weight on your bow Mortis? It's beautiful...

I'm over due to have lunch with my friend...I need to freshen up details on Mr. Baker.

I called my friend who knew Mr. Baker and learned that his full name was Jess Baker, and he even held a flight (distance) record at one time with one of his bows. My friend did not remember how many years Jess made bows.

Crooked, my bow is stamped 40#. I know your land doesn't allow this kind of speech but....the turquois one I missed a few years back had lams that were gorgeous and well, turquoise glass!

Hey Mike, those are some good looking bows. Anyway of repairing the tip with overlays?

Randog, the entire top limb is busted up. I really wish it could be salvaged, and haven't thrown it away due to the beauty of the riser, but it is beyond repair.

A real shame about that limb!

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