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Title: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Greg Owen on October 27, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

Bow is marked
Bear Archery Company
Grayling Michigan

Lists some US patents and a Canada 1953 patent.

7P5915   62"  43#.

Appears to have original Medallion or whatever it is called. Belly is 'chlorine' green (lol) and back is black.

I was thinking of giving this bow away to someone that won't take care of it. Then I thought maybe it had some value for a charity. Any info out there? oh, bow is in good shape and shootable.

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Blackhawk on October 28, 2009, 01:46:00 AM

Greg, I think you have a 1967 model Cub and they are good shooters.  

Recently, I found a '65 cub with beautiful zebrawood that shoots great and is very quiet.

 (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/bearcub-3.jpg)
  (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/bearcub-1.jpg)
  (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/bearcub-4.jpg)
  (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/bearcub-2.jpg)

Collector interest is fairly low, even for a Grayling, so value is not all that great ($50-125).

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Timberking on October 28, 2009, 03:55:00 AM

You could give it away to me,and i WOULD take care of it. Nice looking cub.

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Greg Owen on October 28, 2009, 03:15:00 PM

Thanks for the info. I will give it to my nephew and see if he can get interested in archery. If not, at least I will have tried.

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Warberg on October 28, 2009, 04:47:00 PM

Greg that's a cool bow, and 2 of my kids wouldn't trade them for anything. There's several types of Cub, bear bows. Great starter bow, and a classic. I have 7 cub bows, thought value wise. usually find them around hundred bucks. some more as well. Seems that you have the right idea,let your nephew get a idea what the rest of us enjoy and take him shooting.. Good Luck. CWarberg. And Mr Lon. since that bows a little stout for you, you to should pass it on..lol want my address??

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Blackhawk on October 28, 2009, 07:21:00 PM

OK Chad, the cub for that Hi-Speed???

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Warberg on October 29, 2009, 01:12:00 PM

I sure have fun giving you a hard time. No sir, no deal. it actually a Balboa. wish i knew how to post pics. Take care guys.CWarberg

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Drew on October 30, 2009, 08:35:00 AM

67...look like this? (hopefully in better shape)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Drewsifer/Belly.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Drewsifer/RiserFront-1.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Drewsifer/Riserback.jpg)

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Warberg on October 30, 2009, 03:00:00 PM

That's it, My 14yr old will shoot no other, I have a  few myself. 0,14,20,25,30,35,37,48#. Also my son was they only archer to use a bow for the second portion of his hunters safty. Look just like the one listed above, Great Bow. Thank again,CWarberg

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: Greg Owen on October 30, 2009, 03:49:00 PM

yes that is what I have also but mine seems to be in much better shape. I don't have it with me but I know there are no drilled holes and the paint seems to be great.

Title: Re: Bear Glass-Powered Cub
Post by: jcar315 on October 31, 2009, 03:39:00 PM

I have several Cubs from this era and each of my 2 kids has one. We love them and they are super shooters.

Always love to see Bear zebrawood bows!!