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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: TimZeigler on December 05, 2006, 06:41:00 AM

Title: Help identifying Early Kodiak Special
Post by: TimZeigler on December 05, 2006, 06:41:00 AM

I'm guessing 55 or 56, due to the leather handle, lack of coin, and silkscreening, it also has a handle insert for accessories?
 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/KodiakSpecial2.jpg)

Original leather wrap, for some reason it had tape on it.
 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/KodiakSpecial3.jpg)

Top limb near the knock has some finish issues, which I don't believe go down to the glass.  Almost feels like little pimples raised up, and are fairly soft.
 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/KodiakSpecial5.jpg)

Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: Help identifying Early Kodiak Special
Post by: ckruse on December 05, 2006, 10:58:00 AM

If it has the silkscreen type logo, it's a 1956. If it has the old decals that sit on top of the finish, it's a 1955. You were right on with your estimation. CKruse

Title: Re: Help identifying Early Kodiak Special
Post by: ckruse on December 05, 2006, 10:59:00 AM

The insert is for an early bow quiver. Forgot to add that. CKruse

Title: Re: Help identifying Early Kodiak Special
Post by: TimZeigler on December 05, 2006, 11:11:00 AM

Thanks CKruse.  Now I'll have to decide whether to refinish it myself or send it out.