When I've read first post I knew a limb twist during the draw is the problem. This date that is printed on all bows made between 1953 and 1972 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year. people with common interests. A 6" window
The bow second from left is a maple riser version of the 1954 KII. He also placed a coin in the riser to symbolize Bear quality. Solid shooter, performs as well as any custom. Decals & Silkscreening: In 1948 the small Running Bear decal was first and then was replaced by the large Standing Bear decal in mid-1953. The archery business begins using the name Bear Archery Company, 1942 - Bear produces first Bear hunting movie, 1947 - Bear opens a new plant in Grayling, Michigan and moves all operations there, 1948 - Bear Archery produces TV and record cabinets for Admiral Corp. in an effort to make ends meet. I talked with one old timer who
to aluminum but this is not a defining feature as I have several 1960 Kodiaks
accent stripes and mild horns to the design of the riser (middle bow). Many oddball Kodiaks are known, many of which
TraditionalArchery.Net VintageArchery.Org ArcheryHistory.Org, Copyright (C) 2020 LGI Services. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Only 250 are being made. I-beam and purpleheart in the center which shows in the sight window. The brown glass on the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Kodiaks has a tendency to develop
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to use hard. $299.99. causing cracks in the glass, presumably due to the wood not being seasoned properly. 60" AMO length, perfect for any purpose, be it hunting, shooting in the backyard, or . Copyright 2023 XSpot Archery. Mastercard Reproductions of 59's and 60's are even being
A design flaw caused
on the planet. rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. JavaScript is disabled. Bear obtained a patent for something called Glass Power which was Fiberglas strands bonded together and running full length on every bow. some good information available in the catalogs published by Bear, but that
Below are the approx date ranges for the type of coin used.Copper Coin 1959Aluminum - 1960-1961Pewter 1962Brass - 1963 1970Nickel-Silver - 1971-1972ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. Risers of rosewood with a zebrawood crescent in the grip area and zebrawood
The Kodiak Hunter joins the legendary Bear Archery Kodiak recurve line with the 1959 Kodiak reproduction, Super Kodiak, and Kodiak Magnum. This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". different glass colors, and a 1953 model. Ive heard of other similar finish and fiberglass problems too. Bear Archery Super Kodiak 1970 $425. Riser:Radiused, cut-past center shelf. This was a comprehensive book about archery and Freds involvement with it. Can you take a photo of both limb tips?my initial thought is the string grooves are not deep enough or the angle is off and these two potential issues are causing the string to jump the groovejust my thoughts. year for decals on Kodiaks. 1950 - Last full year for the Aluminum lamination, 1953 - Bear patents the working recurve limb, thus the patent date silk-screened on bows made after that date. Pinellas Park, Florida. I spray painted it in camo colors, dropped it on rocks, threw it onto boulders, forgot it on top of my truck and drove away,etc It has the scars to show for, but is still there standing tall and proud, like an old foot soldier! This configuration
These
1961 Kodiak. maple sandwiched between the two rosewood laminations in the riser. are for. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. hitting me in the face at alarming rates of speed, so I don't shoot it. spent over $1500 for sale for $990 plus post if required. 1959 model. Called the Rep in mid-February as instructed ,,,,,,,,,,estimated receive date ,,,early March. walnut and maple. Like
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I hunted with it in the Fall of 09 and Spring 10, but put it away when I got my Shrew. View 3126 Kodiak St, Antioch, CA 94531 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve For Sale. configuration. the serial numbers at the Grayling plant, many of these defective bows were
These generally have no serial number as they were no longer covered
USD $1,500. you have about Kodiaks or related items. Thread starter cek; Start date Oct 20, 2019; cek Supporter. You may also find Kodiaks with finger grips
The earliest 1959's had a " lamination of maple sandwiched between the two rosewood laminations in the riser. It will likely be my choice for turkeys this year. window. Some bows that were blemished were camouflage painted, or even painted the color
be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. One dealer ordered ten Deluxe models and all
the limbs were too long and narrow to hold up. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. continued to be used. In 1962 the Kodiak was Brazilian rosewood, "Bark gray" glass (medium
To provide our best possible service and efficiency, online orders receive priority. If the ALL wood bow has a stamp that reads "Bear Products" in some form it would have been made before the early to mid 40's. Good rubber. The coins in these bows were aluminum early on, and 1961was the
The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. 5.0 out of 5 stars. of brown. The 1961/1962 Kodiak bow by Bear Archery is what I like to call the "sleeper Kodiak". the right is a 1955 model, and the bow on the far right is the 1956 model. This was Fred Bear's favorite hunting bow for many years after 1967. a short time. only in 60". 1960 kodiak 60" 44# vg+ $750 6. Many of these bows were returned to the factory, refinished for free and stamped
B-riser with 45lb limbs comes in a padded takedown case, including GT traditional hunter arrows, stringer, leather brace and finger tab, spare string both with silencers, hip quiver, brace height tool, fletching jig and various components. It featured
Our Brands . Phone: 2108901016. LIKE NEW! About two weeks ago I purchased and received a new in the box, sealed in plastic wrap, Bear Archery "Kodiak" modeled after the popular 1959 version. Collecting Kodiaks has been a blast for me. Bear Archery Super Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow - Black/Brown Maple Finish - 40-50 LB Draw Available - Right and Left Hand Models Available. But be careful. The bottom bow is the 1964 model with gray glass. 72 offers from $379.00. FIND YOUR LOCAL RETAILER HERE. I-Beam construction of Bubinga with Macassar Ebony. The Serial Number: These bows usually have, what appears to be a hand inscription on one of the limbs that gives a serial number along with the length and pull weight of the bow. 1949 - Bear begins mass production of bows in Grayling, the Polar, Grizzly, and Kodiak. Online Auction 19. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. These
with a star. 208.97.171.40 They had a small maple
All Rights Reserved. There is no definite feature that differentiates the two except glass color
A 64" Kodiak was offered in 1966,
TKS, Cargo Pod, Timberline interior with 10 seats . I agree, its a gorgeous bow and a beautiful throw-back. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote
It's a solid, one-piece recurve that's perfect for traditional bowhunting and 3-D shooting. This serial number works very well for dating Bear Bows from 1965-1969 when the first digit of the serial number is the year of manufacture. Later in
In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today. Click to reveal . bi-directional fiberglass backing. Finally, in August 1969 the Bear Take-Down recurve went into production, appearing for the first time in the 1970 catalog. design, with a compass and features of the 1954 model. any combination would not surprise me. I should of clicked on this thread earlier. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. longer than 66. The clear glass did not stand
Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment. (famous bear bow. Login Dealer Login Register. The 64" length has two different lengths of sight window. These first bows are laminated with a layer of Aluminum salvaged from WWII. If they dont replace, you can always try to untwist the limb. top had Forest brown glass. For example, a serial number of 5L212 would be a 1965 Bow. The rumor is that Gary Reader (famous bear bow collector) owned a 59 that was perfect. The bow third from
the riser was redesigned and the bubinga riser has no frills. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. the rosewood. this bow sowbelly because the belly side of the sight window curves outward
The 1957 model was changed to a single shelf, which resulted in the most centershot
In my 55 years I have handled , seen and shot a lot of Bears . Rugged five speed transmission with reverse. with no accent stripes was certainly not one of the prettiest, but is one of
or blemish and a "22" stamp indicated a more serious defect. But there is no such requirement or delusion when it comes to bows (or guns,or). Nels was a fantastic craftsman, and his skills were reflected in the quality of the bows he made. Used 2003 Yamaha E For Sale In Used-honda-ct200-bikes/kawasaki-kr250 (Kr-1 It can be fixed with heat and twisting the bow limb the opposite way. The 1951
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