Another Unusual Broadhead -

Big Boar · 03-04-2010, 11:28 AM

Here is another unusual broadhead from the past. It is called the Roper. Lowell Roper had a design patent D172,196 issued in May 1954. It is cast and made of aluminum. It proved very effective and it was reported to have 25% better penetration than other broadhead designs of that time (from "Broadheads 1871-1971" by Wade Phillips). There were several sizes that were produced. This is one of the most eye pleasing heads in any collection.

bowhunterfrompast · 03-04-2010, 11:07 PM

I was fortunate to add one to my collection, ROPER'S INDIAN PAT is not etched on the ferrule of mine.

Okie101 · 03-05-2010, 12:37 PM

Looks like something that could have been used in medieval times...I like it...

Booner · 03-07-2010, 07:03 PM

Ya'll are blowing my mind!!! I love it. How hard was it to sharpen?

kiwi_bowhunter · 03-17-2010, 04:23 AM

the ropers indian head is one awesome looking head.definitly stands out when lined up with others in the collection.a round chainsaw file could be the go to sharpen it, but you wouldnt want to wreak a piece of 1950's memorabilia!

bowhunter jd · 08-25-2010, 09:14 PM

No doubt , I dont think I'd sharpen it . Thats a great find, any more out there ?

Big Boar · 08-25-2010, 11:15 PM

Yes there are more. It is a great head to have in a collection because of it's eye appeal but it's not overly rare. The more common ones are probably worth about $30 or so. But then that is cheaper than many of the new heads and my choice would be to have one of these over any new head out there.

BigBuck-A-Roo · 08-26-2010, 04:39 AM

Looks like it would tear stuff up!

raghorn · 08-26-2010, 02:01 PM

I have one of these that could have been a custom order. It must be a tie-on as there is not a hole drilled into the ferrule!

The boar has pictured is the common one, now the smaller version is another whole new game!

03-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,044	Looks like something that could have been used in medieval times...I like it... __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

08-25-2010, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
bowhunter jd 75gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: yakima, wa. Posts: 26	roper No doubt , I dont think I'd sharpen it . Thats a great find, any more out there ?

08-26-2010, 04:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigBuck-A-Roo 100gr Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Caledonia,NY Posts: 257	Looks like it would tear stuff up! __________________ PSE BOW MADNESS 32 at 66.5 lbs 28 inch draw and Nap Hellrazors

08-26-2010, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	I have one of these that could have been a custom order. It must be a tie-on as there is not a hole drilled into the ferrule! The boar has pictured is the common one, now the smaller version is another whole new game! __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

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03-04-2010, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
bowhunterfrompast 130gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 456	I was fortunate to add one to my collection, ROPER'S INDIAN PAT is not etched on the ferrule of mine.

03-07-2010, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Ya'll are blowing my mind!!! I love it. How hard was it to sharpen?

03-17-2010, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
kiwi_bowhunter 85gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: huntly, new zealand Posts: 50	the ropers indian head is one awesome looking head.definitly stands out when lined up with others in the collection.a round chainsaw file could be the go to sharpen it, but you wouldnt want to wreak a piece of 1950's memorabilia!

08-25-2010, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Big Boar 130gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 492	Yes there are more. It is a great head to have in a collection because of it's eye appeal but it's not overly rare. The more common ones are probably worth about $30 or so. But then that is cheaper than many of the new heads and my choice would be to have one of these over any new head out there.