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Title: Is this really a '66 Grizzly?
Post by: bctgrad on September 22, 2009, 10:29:00 PM

I bought this factory camo Grizzly last week and thought that even I could date this one.  According to the serial number it’s a ’66.  I started having doubts when I was reading through the Zebra Wood Grizzly thread and saw the camo ’64 that Rich posted pictures of and thought that it looked a lot like mine.  I started looking up pictures of ’66 Grizzlies.  I couldn't find any very good pictures , but the ones that I saw didn't llook like mine.  I’m wondering if this is actually a ‘66.  

Can one of you please tell me what year this bow is?

Thanks,
Brian

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Title: Re: Is this really a '66 Grizzly?
Post by: Cody Roiter on September 22, 2009, 10:32:00 PM

No way......... I just picked up one last nite 58" 48 pounds... ser # 7R7663

Title: Re: Is this really a '66 Grizzly?
Post by: Grant Young on September 22, 2009, 10:40:00 PM

bctgrad- I'd bet a paycheck that it is a '66 Griz. The woods changed from '65 to '66- Bubinga in '66 and '67. The design of the bow didn't change until '68 when the reflex was toned down and it was a 66" bow for a couple years.I like these bows although the '68 and later models are probably better shooters. I just love these lines.  Grant

Title: Re: Is this really a '66 Grizzly?
Post by: reddogge on September 22, 2009, 11:15:00 PM

Here's a '66 Grizzly.  Does it look like yours.  It's bubinga.
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The top bow on rack.
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Title: Re: Is this really a '66 Grizzly?
Post by: bctgrad on September 23, 2009, 06:07:00 AM

Thanks for the replies and the picture, reddogge.  I just didn't think it looked right according to the other pictures that I saw - especialy the coin and tips.  I'm glad you guys are here to ask and help someone like me.

Thanks,
Brian