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Title: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 01, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

I know Wade owns 90% of the RH 59 Kodiaks known to be in exsistence and 60% of the LH's, just wondering who owns the remaining 40% of LH? I have 2.
-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: doug77 on April 01, 2009, 08:14:00 PM

I am happy to say I have one and I was also born in 1959

doug77

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Wade Phillips on April 01, 2009, 08:15:00 PM

Joe - Please be fair to me, most of my bows are RH.

I only own 2 LH 1959 Kodiaks, a 56" and a 60".

And I would trade either of them for the same bow in a RH model...

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 01, 2009, 09:11:00 PM

Wade - Sorry, I was so unfair. The current count shows 5,'59 Kodiak lefties owned, you have 2, that is only 40%. I was wrong!

-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: 450 marlin on April 01, 2009, 09:16:00 PM

64" 60# Factory Camo 59' here

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Wade Phillips on April 01, 2009, 10:08:00 PM

Joe - I guess if we each own two LH 1959 Kodiaks, we each own the same percentage of those known, whatever that total number may be.

I would guess that you will find there are a lot more LH 1959 Kodiak then you may realize.

Not sure if you have counted these 4 LH yet...

There is a LH, 64", with no riser overlays, all factory original. I rescued the bow, had it for a year or so and traded it away many years ago. Don't know who owns it now.

There is also a 60", 55# LH 1959 Kodiak that was owned by a fellow Trag Gang member, don't know if he still owns it, but you have not recorded one with those specs, you should.

There is the 64" 52# that sold Mar 19, 2009.

There is the 56" 50# that went unsold Mar 30, 2009.

I know I have seen many, many more LH 1959 Kodiaks sell since I have watch auctions over the past 11 years.

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Wade Phillips on April 01, 2009, 10:14:00 PM

Just remembered I know a fellow back east who owns several LH 1959 Kodiaks including Maple Sight Window that he used for hunting that last time I visited him about 8 or 9 years ago.

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 01, 2009, 10:22:00 PM

Wade- I know thete are lots of LH '59er's I don't know about. I wish I owned more of them. I did however buy the LH 64", 52#, you mention. It is truly an exceptional,original MSW beauty. I am glad I got it even though it is a bit tough getting around right now without the arm and leg I paid for it.
-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Horney Toad on April 01, 2009, 10:27:00 PM

I have 3, one a 97#.

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 01, 2009, 10:45:00 PM

Horney Toad - a 97#,'59 LH Kodiak? Wow! Can you shoot it? I can only do curls with the 100#, '66 Kodiak, Bowdoc is re-finishing for me.
-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Horney Toad on April 02, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z134/Horney_Toad/kod-5.jpg)

 (http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z134/Horney_Toad/kod-6.jpg)

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Horney Toad on April 02, 2009, 08:07:00 PM

(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z134/Horney_Toad/kod-4.jpg)


 (http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z134/Horney_Toad/kod-1.jpg)


And no, I don't shoot it. Doubt if I could even string it!

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 02, 2009, 08:40:00 PM

Horney Toad - Very nice and unusual. Great find! I know I can't begin to string my #100, I tried, gave up knowing I would hurt myself permently if I didn't. I am amazed some people are actually able to shoot this weight.
-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: marlon on April 02, 2009, 09:59:00 PM

Joe that 100# bow is nice saw a picture that bowdoc posted. Marlon

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: azdriheat on April 02, 2009, 10:09:00 PM

Marlon-I missed the Bowdoc picture-post but I should be receiving the bow back any day now. Although I won't be able to even string it, after a couple of drinks and I am feeling macho, I will hold it in my hand and tell myself if I weren't so damn tipsy I know I could shoot it!

-Joe-

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Yule08 on April 30, 2009, 11:29:00 AM

Here's another......64", 47#

 (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/seneca_archer/Bows/59Kodiak003.jpg)

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Yule08 on April 30, 2009, 11:30:00 AM

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/seneca_archer/Bows/59Kodiak001.jpg)

Original grip & finish.  Side plate, feather rest are repro's.

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: doug77 on April 30, 2009, 07:46:00 PM

NICE

doug77

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: hayslope on January 21, 2011, 04:04:00 PM

Found this old thread while doing a search......

LH 59 Kodiak
65#
This was a gift from the original owner! Pristine....except for the presence of some sight holes!!

  (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0239-2.jpg)
  (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0236.jpg)

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: cacciatore on January 21, 2011, 06:41:00 PM

Nice,I would like to find a lefty around 50-55#

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: damascusdave on February 05, 2011, 12:01:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Yule08:
 (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/seneca_archer/Bows/59Kodiak001.jpg)

Original grip & finish.  Side plate, feather rest are repro's.

You ever want to sell that bow you know where to look first.

DDave

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: on February 11, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

make no posts that even hint at selling - thank you

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: johnnyrazorhead on February 12, 2011, 02:00:00 AM

Here's one I got a few years ago.It's a whopping 123#.Looks like a 2X4.Bottom bow in the first picture next to a 90# 1960 Kodiak r.h.:
  (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/detroitdeerslyer/HeavyweightsrisersII.jpg)
 Top bow here:
   (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/detroitdeerslyer/HeavyweightsrisersI.jpg)
 Top bow again:
   (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/detroitdeerslyer/Heavyweightsrisersfront.jpg)
 Here's the specs written on the bow:
  (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/detroitdeerslyer/Heavyweightsspecs.jpg)

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Horney Toad on February 13, 2011, 07:48:00 PM

Wow!

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Horney Toad on February 13, 2011, 07:55:00 PM

Wow!

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: marlon on February 14, 2011, 02:51:00 AM

Yes that 123# bow is very nice! I shoot that bow all day long!

Title: Re: LH 59 Kodiak Ownership?
Post by: Wade Phillips on February 14, 2011, 09:27:00 AM

John - Do your wedge sight window 1959 and 1960 Kodiaks both have I-Beam Risers?

My heavy weight wedge sight window 1959 and 1960 Kodiaks both have I-Beam Risers.

However, my heavy weight wedge sight window 1961 and 1962 Kodiaks both have Solid Wood Risers. This seems a little odd because the I-Beam was still being used in Kodiaks in 1961 and 1962.