Post by: Steaknife on October 30, 2006, 02:50:00 PM
I just purchased this bow and wanted to pin down the year of manufacter. I put this topic up at archerytalk.com and was steered to this site. The replies there put it a '63 ,which was my guess too. I don't have the pictures on a web site,so I will post the link to the AT thread for pictures:
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=401817
Thanks for any info and great site! :clapper:
Post by: ckruse on October 30, 2006, 03:48:00 PM
Knowing the various wood and glass configurations and tendencies of the numbers is the best way to identify these old bows. Many of the "rules" have exceptions. It just takes time and exposure. Nice bow, enjoy it! CKruse
Post by: hs6181 on October 30, 2006, 07:20:00 PM
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I learn something new almost every time I read this forum.
Post by: Killdeer on October 30, 2006, 07:25:00 PM
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: alaskabowhunter on October 31, 2006, 12:42:00 AM
Post by: Steaknife on October 31, 2006, 04:16:00 AM
Post by: PAPALAPIN on October 31, 2006, 08:21:00 AM
Welcome aboard.
Hope you stay a while and join in.
Post by: Steaknife on October 31, 2006, 01:53:00 PM
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Originally posted by PAPALAPIN:Archerytalk.com is a great place to see new trends and find out about the latest gear. There a quite a few knowledgable people on there....but,lately there has been this kind of "brand war" between a lot of the posters there, and has gotten to be quite disturbing. Even a couple of the moderators have taken sides, and in my oppinion, lost their ability to be non-judgemental and delete posts that contribute to the war. I have been on other types of forums...mainly car type...and can tell you that it will be the demise of the forum, and will only be littered with fanboys :knothead:
You can never go wrong by going to ARCHERYTALK.COM, because they steered you here where the right answers are. Collectively, we know everything. With over 10,000 members, at least one of us will have the right answer.
Welcome aboard.
Hope you stay a while and join in.
Thank you for the welcome and all the replies!
Post by: alaskabowhunter on November 01, 2006, 01:47:00 AM
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/kmags.jpg)
Post by: Steaknife on November 01, 2006, 05:23:00 AM
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Originally posted by alaskabowhunter:Beautiful collection!!
Here are a few Kodiak Magnums 1961-1971 including all 3 versions of the 1963 'dogleg' K Mag. Oh yea, there is a 1977 model on the bottom of the rack, my first Bear bow and the last production year in Grayling. No brand wars here, all bows are friends. Sorry for the bad angle, best pic I had of that rack.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/kmags.jpg)
I almost bought a "Dogleg" but the price went to high for me and i've heard they are not the best for shooting everyday....more fragile than most Kodiaks...except maybe the aluminum laminates.
Do you agree on mine being a '64 also?
thanks again for the replies!
Post by: alaskabowhunter on November 01, 2006, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: tim-flood on November 02, 2006, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: Tom I. on November 02, 2006, 03:17:00 PM
Thanks
Tom Ireland
Post by: alaskabowhunter on November 02, 2006, 04:41:00 PM
Tom....Bear Archery didn't start using the last digit of the year in the serial number until 1965 and that lasted till 1969 then they went to a different numbering system using the letter K from 1970.... no rhyme or reason to the 1961-1963 serial numbers that I know of. I have never used "Just" the serial number to date a bow, also consider, wood configurations and bow design as part of the equation. Hope this helps a little.
Post by: Tom I. on November 08, 2006, 08:02:00 AM
Tom Ireland