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Title: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: Bjorn on May 16, 2008, 04:04:00 PM

I was fortunate to have this beautiful bruiser come my way

 (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/65Griz.jpg)

I shot it a couple of times-quiet and smooth but 65# is too much for my old joints.
The previous owner bought the bow new and hunted with it a lot back in the day.

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: TRAP on May 16, 2008, 04:26:00 PM

sweet...Trap

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: Mike Shaw on May 16, 2008, 05:49:00 PM

How can you tell a 59 from a 60? Some where I thought I read it was the tips.

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: Mike Shaw on May 16, 2008, 05:57:00 PM

Did the 59's have a copper coin?

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: ckruse on May 16, 2008, 06:14:00 PM

Bjorn, you got a deal on that one. I was watching it and almost bid, but let it go. I love it when they turn out like this after really poor pics, etc. Good hit! CKruse

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: Bjorn on May 16, 2008, 06:25:00 PM

The accepted method for dating 1959 and 1960 Grizzlies is the tips: 1959 it was Micarta and 1960 was Fiberglass.
The F/G is shiny and rounded whereas the micarta is multiple layers like paper, flatter in shape and 'softer' texture. In fact Micarta is impregnated paper.
The tips on this bow are Micarta; which makes it a 1959.
The coins will vary from nickel to brass willy nilly, and not by model year.
The grip sizes on both model years are the same, although I am sure they did special orders if requested.

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: Mike Shaw on May 16, 2008, 06:36:00 PM

Thanks Bjorn: I learn smoething new every day.I will keep that in my notes

Title: Re: 1959 Grizzly 65# pics
Post by: MJB on May 16, 2008, 08:34:00 PM

Bjorn,
That's a beauty for sure   :thumbsup: