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Rigid Archery bows & history
A period all-aluminum compound makes Rigid an interesting part of the early compound era. The bow is documented; its short operating history and patent ownership need stronger evidence.
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A period all-aluminum compound makes Rigid an interesting part of the early compound era. The bow is documented; its short operating history and patent ownership need stronger evidence.
- Origins
- 1977 documented bow
- Founder / founding team
- Community founder attributions remain uncorroborated
- Latest documented ownership
- Not established
- Status
- Historical manufacturer
Documented milestones
1977
The historical collection documents a Rigid bow and diagram. This establishes the artifact, not a verified founding or closure date.
Model archive
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Sources and research limits
A dated acquisition does not establish unchanged present ownership. Unresolved details remain under research.
- Founder names and legal entity
- Exact operation dates and patent ownership
- No first-ever parallel-limb claim without evidence