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Title: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: jgreg on March 06, 2007, 11:40:00 PM

I have an older kodiak magnum recurve how can you tell how old it is? Thanks

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: woodchucker on March 07, 2007, 06:43:00 AM

If it has a green wood riser "futurewood" it's a 1970's bow,the serial# will probly start with a "K"

If it has letters then numbers it's a 1960's bow,the 1st number will tell you what year it was made (i.e. JU7541 would be a 1967)

I'm not an expert but I hope this helps some

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 07, 2007, 07:16:00 AM

KM's are pretty identifiable by glass color wood types etc. A picture would help. PM me if you wish

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: woodchucker on March 07, 2007, 09:49:00 AM

SEE!!!!! I knew an "Expert" would be here shortly!!!!!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: jgreg on March 07, 2007, 08:05:00 PM

Thanks you all the #'s on the bow ar ku4992 52" 50lb
Also how do you determine draw length. I should be able to get pictures up tomorrow.

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: TRADITIONAL ONLY on March 09, 2007, 09:22:00 PM

where are the id markings???? on mine (ive figured out that its a 70s model) there are none, on the riser is 45 and thats it..... any help???

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Trad2DaBone on March 09, 2007, 11:14:00 PM

Draw length is normally assumed to be 28" unless stated otherwise. You can draw more or less than that but the listed draw weight will be at 28".
If I understood your question correctly then I hope that helps some.
Larry

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: TRADITIONAL ONLY on March 11, 2007, 08:07:00 PM

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Originally posted by jgreg:
Thanks you all the #'s on the bow ar ku4992 52" 50lb
Also how do you determine draw length. I should be able to get pictures up tomorrow.

ok, where on the bow were these markings?? need the help BAD...

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Killdeer on March 12, 2007, 04:19:00 AM

The markngs are on the shelf side of the riser, below the grip. On this bow they are written in gold. Most bows have them in black ink. If they are missing, then it is likely that your bow was refinished.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Img_4275.jpg)

Killdeer   :wavey:

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 12, 2007, 06:03:00 AM

Draw weight is measured at 28" from the back.. Bear usually stated the bows draw length as unlimited.(You can figure another 2 1/2 to 3#/in after that.)
The Little KM's didn't like to go over 30 but where reasonably stack free to around the 30" mark.

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Horney Toad on May 25, 2007, 11:30:00 PM

That is a curved stripe, looks like a 1964 or a 1965.

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Doublegun on May 28, 2007, 06:55:00 PM

Killdeer - beautiful old Bear.  Is the finish original or has it been refinished?

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: spikebuck on June 11, 2007, 06:47:00 PM

bow is either a 64-65 or if it has a crowned shelf could be a 67 1/2

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: spikebuck on June 11, 2007, 07:28:00 PM

i recant my statement 67.5 was all bubinga w/rosewood stripe so 64-65 i cant tell the difference

Title: Re: Kodiak Magnum Question how old???
Post by: Killdeer on June 11, 2007, 09:11:00 PM

Doublegun, it is original. It came with the box...
It is a '65. (the year I got my 'kiddie bow"  :)  )
Killdeer