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Title: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Lone archer on January 04, 2010, 01:04:00 PM

Looking to sell and need to know around what it is worth. It's 53#@28

Rob

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: KY..Rob on January 04, 2010, 01:32:00 PM

You might want to check out the "Trad History and collecting Forum" those guy's are pretty Keene on the old Bears.

Rob..

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Blackhawk on January 04, 2010, 02:07:00 PM

...and bring some pics with you...Do you know what year?

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Lone archer on January 04, 2010, 03:23:00 PM

Thanks for moving it.

The serial number is K-41008 I believe it was made between 1950-53 I can send pictures if your are interested.

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Bjorn on January 04, 2010, 04:56:00 PM

I am willing to bet it has an aluminum lam.

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Blackhawk on January 04, 2010, 06:30:00 PM

Yep...sounds like aluminum.  Can you see a thin gold/silver line at the edge of the glass on the limbs?

I would be one to say, do not shoot for fear of destoying the bow.  Value would be about $150 for this wall hanger. (IMHO, of course...)

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Lone archer on January 05, 2010, 08:17:00 AM

Yes I believe it has aluminum in the lams. Is that a plus or a minus?

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Bjorn on January 05, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

On balance it is a minus-unless the bow is dead mint-then it could be a plus. The bow is not a shooter-at least not for long due to the aluminum.
If you want to sell that bow ebat is likely the best shot. Take really good pics-start and end on a Sunday afternoon and good luck!
You could try the classifieds first-if it is not mint-150-200. Mint could be 200-250.
Just my personal advice that you got for free! LOL!

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: chris amos on January 05, 2010, 11:07:00 AM

I'd really like to see some pics of that bow, heard about them but have never seen one.

Title: Re: Value of a Bear Kodiak Static Recurve?
Post by: Lone archer on January 05, 2010, 11:18:00 AM

Thanks Bjorn.

I have pictures but they are not clear enough. I need to retake some pictures.

Chris if you want shoot me an email [email protected]