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Title: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on August 30, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
I recently picked up a ugly green striper with lots of holes. May end up trying to get it fixed but was wondering if Bear ever made any factory camo takedowns. I may fill the holes and try to copy the camo pattern. Any pictures out there?
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: TRAP on August 30, 2009, 05:52:00 PM
Good to see you posting here Gary. Welcome.

You'll have to share that 59 Kodiak collection with us when you get back here.

Sorry, I don't have any info on camo TDs.

Just thought I'd say hello.

Trap
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on August 30, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
Thanks Trap,  Looks like it will be mid October. I plan to show them later this fall.
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: M60gunner on August 31, 2009, 12:34:00 AM
I remember seeing a black takedown at the Gainsville plant in 1987. I was there to tour the plant and Fred Bear Mus. I am sure of the year. I still have the tee shirt and the baggie it was put in when I bought it.
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: ckruse on August 31, 2009, 01:07:00 AM
There were several of the Gainsville takedown bows done in the same factory camo as the Kodiak. I thought I'd saved a picture of one, but can't locate it. CKruse
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: PAPALAPIN on August 31, 2009, 08:34:00 AM
Welcome Gary.

Great to see you here.

Do you need limbs for that holy riser?
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: bswear on August 31, 2009, 09:38:00 PM
My dad had a factory takedown with built in sights.  He ordered it new...I am reasonably certain it was a Grayling bow.  Maybe he can remember the year.  I'd pay a lot of money for that bow now.
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on September 01, 2009, 07:33:00 AM
There is a set of Factory Camo #3 Red tips on the auction sight right now, Probably the first Graylings I have seen
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on September 01, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
I saw those limbs and some other bows that came with factory camo. Most look about the same. Somebody has got to have one somewhere.
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: TimberlineX on September 01, 2009, 10:58:00 PM
Gary,

More recently, in 1996, Bear Archery did offer and catalog a factory-camo Fred Bear Take-Down. Here's the page from the 1996 Bear catalog. The "camo" pattern was a simple OD green, which actually looked quite good with the riser's black hardware.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/TimberlineX/CleanOldBows003.jpg)

What does your bow look like? Any chance you can post a photo?
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on September 02, 2009, 06:00:00 AM
That's what I was looking for. Thanks
I will try to post a picture this afternoon.  Gary
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Horney Toad on September 02, 2009, 05:26:00 PM
If I had your holy bow, I would fill the holes with epoxy and have a really cool film dipped camo finish applied.

 http://www.filmdipping.com/
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on September 02, 2009, 09:36:00 PM
Now that is pretty cool.  And not a bad price.
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Horney Toad on September 02, 2009, 11:43:00 PM
Check this out Gary on the auction site:

290346152567
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Stickbow98 on September 11, 2009, 06:39:00 PM
Gary,

Came across this pic today. First one I've seen. Don't know if it's "too little-too late", but I think it's what you were originally looking for.

>>--Ron--<>

Factory Camo Kodiak T/D

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/FactoryCamoKodiakTD.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Takedown Factory Camo
Post by: Gary Sewell on September 11, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
Thanks, That is what I was looking for. Going to try on the handle and limbs I have.