Ben Pearson Lord Mercury

Jack Shanks · February 15, 2011, 10:31:00 AM

Here's one I'm not sure the EPA would still approve of but it sure is nice!It is absolutely mint condition and has the original Pearson case. I took a few quick photos but they really don't do it justice.

CavScoutArcher · February 15, 2011, 12:27:00 PM

Now thats a looker.
Where is the mercury? Somewhere in the riser?

Jack Shanks · February 15, 2011, 12:38:00 PM

Aaron,

The Mercury Capsules are located on the back of the riser where the handle overlay starts on both limbs. You might be able to see one better in this photo. There is a close up of one in the last picture in my first post.

oldbohntr · February 15, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

Wow, I think I might have owned that bow about 15-20 years ago. Had a couple and yours looks awfully familiar! If so, I'm sure sorry I let it go! Nice bow!

Jack Shanks · February 15, 2011, 01:29:00 PM

Tom,

I'm sure it was but this one doesn't appear to have been used. I would need to borrow Rich's glasses to try and find a mark on it.

ksbowman · February 15, 2011, 03:17:00 PM

Beautiful bow! I really like the old Pearson Mercury bows. I have some and to me they are really good shooters, smooth and hit where I point them.

OldSkoolArcher · February 15, 2011, 05:25:00 PM

Jack, All I can say about that one is WOW!

PAPALAPIN · February 15, 2011, 07:10:00 PM

Gorgeous, Jack

I'd hang on to that one.

69RECURVE · February 16, 2011, 06:23:00 PM

What an incredible bow Jack. For sure that is a keeper.

Andy

Larry m · February 16, 2011, 06:31:00 PM

That's a Nice one Jack. They have a reputation for being very nice shooter's. Good Find!!!

SkookumDon · February 16, 2011, 08:18:00 PM

Awesome. It's very hard to find any these days that are in mint condition. On many, the mercury has leaked out a bit and stained the overlay.

oldbohntr · February 16, 2011, 10:31:00 PM

Leaking Mercury! Oh no, that's an environmental hazard! The EPA will send an expert in a hazmat suit to pick that bow up the day after tomorrow, Jack.

Say, what was your address again?

Stumpkiller · February 16, 2011, 11:05:00 PM

Do you know the mass weight of the bow? Have been curious to just what they weighed.

CavScoutArcher · February 17, 2011, 02:19:00 AM

Pretty slick idea using mercury so soak up the vibs.
Thinking along the lines of stump about how much this beauty weights looks nice and heafty and stable.
Awesome bow!

59Alaskan · February 17, 2011, 06:56:00 AM

That's a beautiful bow Jack. You better make sure the guy in the hazmat suit has all the proper ID before you are forced to hand it over!

Jack Shanks · February 17, 2011, 07:32:00 AM

I'm not sure of the weight of the bow but it is heavy. I thought if I got in a pinch there is probably enough wood in the handle to heat the house for a month. But then again, there is that mercury issue. Better forget that!

CavScoutArcher · February 17, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

Lucas K · February 19, 2011, 03:42:00 PM

Great peice of history!