Vintage Archery

Vintage Archery runs a consolidated educational resource dedicated to preserving archery history and traditional shooting methods. Their focus: the classic era when archery was evolving from medieval techniques into modern sport and hunting discipline.

Comprehensive Brand Library

Their catalog spans 30+ vintage bow manufacturers: - Bear Archery - Ben Pearson (Golden Sovereign models) - Hoyt - Browning - Black Widow / Wilson Bros. - Martin/Howatt - Shakespeare-Root - York Archery - Wing, Darton, Fleetwood, and more

Each brand section includes historical models, specifications, and period documentation.

Restoration & Repair Resources

"If you own a vintage bow, Vintage Archery has guides for bringing it back."

Their library includes: - Bow restoration techniques and products (restoration cream available) - Limb repair methods - String maintenance and replacement - Tuning and maintenance procedures - Bow stringer guides (deluxe recurve bow stringers in stock)

Education & Technique

Structured content covering: - Shooting form and technique development - Archery fitness and conditioning - Bow hunting fundamentals - Equipment selection and tuning - Safety, rules, and etiquette - Target shooting disciplines (field archery, clout shooting, flight shooting)

Their site includes a comprehensive archery glossary—170+ terms defining everything from anchor points and brace height to Kyudo Archery (Japanese ceremonial shooting) and Robin-Hood shots (when one arrow splits another). This serves as both reference and education for beginners learning the sport.

• •YouTube videos on traditional archery technique
• •Bow making and repair demonstrations
• •Vintage bow flyer section (viewing various classic models)
• •Historical archery magazines and catalogs organized by year

Includes rare and collectible models: - Ben Pearson Golden Sovereign - Bear Archery Pro Medalist - Hoyt recurves and compounds - Wing Archery models - Competition bows and hunting bows from the 1950s-1980s - Both right-handed and left-handed configurations

Active on social media: - Twitter for site updates - Facebook for sharing vintage archery discussion - Network of fellow toxophilites (archery devotees)

Whether you're restoring a 1960s Bear bow, learning traditional longbow technique, or researching historical archery equipment, Vintage Archery provides the reference material, repair guides, and community knowledge needed. They bridge the gap between archery nostalgia and practical shooting instruction.