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Title: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: Zane on March 18, 2006, 06:05:00 PM

I just purchased an old Bear Kodiak in great shape and I would be interested in finding out when it was made. It has a longbow style grip and riser, brown glass and the serial number is D2833.

thanks!

Zane Rakes

Title: Re: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: themonkey on March 18, 2006, 10:18:00 PM

need more info...maybe a pic, also, does it have the 1953 date on it, how about a leather grip....

Title: Re: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: Precurve on March 19, 2006, 07:16:00 AM

Sounds like it could be a 1957, as they usually had a serial number starting with D.  If it has a single shelf and standard recurve limbs then it is most certainly a '57.  The 1955-56 models had similar features but had a double shelf.  

There's a nice website with great information that will help you with your questions:  

 www.fredbear-online.com (http://www.fredbear-online.com)  

Great links to related information as well.

Dave

Title: Re: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: Zane on March 19, 2006, 08:58:00 AM

It does have a leather grip, but no coin. It does have the 1953 canadien patent mark. It has a single shelf and I would call the recurves standard. According to the Bear website (thanks for the link!) it is a 57. The guy I brought it from thought he had purchased it in 56, but was not 100%.

I will try to post a pic soon. BTW...it really is a nice shooting bow.

Zane

Title: Re: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: Archery_Collector on March 23, 2006, 08:04:00 AM

Check the collecting articles on my web site, plenty of Bear info there. Link in sig below

Title: Re: sources for old Bear bow info?
Post by: Zane on March 24, 2006, 09:58:00 PM

Tim,
I've been spending plenty of time on your site. Very well done!

Thanks
zane