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Title: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: str8sh2ter on February 17, 2008, 04:45:00 PM

i aquired a 64" 34# Bear Glass Powered Kodiak De Luxe recurve in real top shape.just a beautiful old recurve with clear glass.it looks comparable to a custom. serial# 11N53. Has original feather rest and leather side plate.I think the string is also original but can't verify that.Is there a website or reference book to research the value of old Bear bows?
  Any information pertaining to this model will be very appreciated.Thanks guys.

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: Horney Toad on February 17, 2008, 07:51:00 PM

1960 model. The clear glass of that year has a reputation for delaminating, so I would not shoot it. Value on auction I'm guessing $300 to $500.

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: str8sh2ter on February 17, 2008, 07:55:00 PM

thanks Toad;There are only a few stress lines.probably because of the low poundage.overall great shape.if you hear or know of anyone that might want to add it to their collection ,head them my way.i'm not a collector and would like a hunting poundage bow.Thanks again

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: alaskabowhunter on February 17, 2008, 11:22:00 PM

put it up for auction, it will get the best exposure there. Then buy what you want. things are selling at good prices right now. take plenty of quality pics for your auction, show both sides of the riser, the written inscription, close ups of the sight window and shelf, coin and limb tips.. I think you will get decent cash for it right now. good luck.

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: str8sh2ter on February 18, 2008, 06:11:00 AM

Thanks guys.I didn't want to go the **ay.route but might have to.I figured i give the forum first dibs.I'll let it go here until next weekend,then decide.i'm on the road all week anyhow.

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: bswear on February 18, 2008, 06:25:00 AM

I am interested if you could send some pics and an idea on price.  Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: str8sh2ter on February 24, 2008, 07:46:00 AM

I sold the bow.Thanks for the input guys

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: TRAP on February 24, 2008, 08:29:00 PM

Is he talking about a Presentation II, Rosewood riser?  Daryl

Title: Re: looking for info on Bear Kodiak DeLuxe bow
Post by: alaskabowhunter on February 25, 2008, 01:15:00 AM

yep, Wing Presentation II. Rosewood riser... beautiful bows.