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Title: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 23, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
What year did they first appear? which years had a Bear coin ? Thanks
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 23, 2011, 08:32:00 PM
First appeared in 1971 Catalog and I "think" the coin showed up on the '74 models.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 05:42:00 AM
Any other way to date them? did they all have the "little bears" on the back of the latches?
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 24, 2011, 06:27:00 AM
When the coin showed up the latch bears disappeared.

The best way to date them is to get a catalog cd and look at colors, painted vs unpainted latched, bears vs. coins, etc.

The handles are all serial numbered but I don't believe there is any hard listing as to what serial numbers correspond to what years. The serial numbers were sequential though so it will give an idea as to early or more later.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
Got it today. Original color was drk brown and I think the bear coin is missing....actually looks like the one Nick has for sale. the limbs are #3s that look like faded blue tips.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 04:59:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2090.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 05:00:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2089.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 05:01:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2087.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
What color tips do you think?
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: inrut on February 24, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 24, 2011, 06:36:00 PM
Tip color is kinda hard to tell. Faded Blue or Brown maybe.

I say slap a rug or feather rest on it and have fun!! Those #3's should be pretty smooth on that A.

Congrats.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 24, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
the tips are brown but the edges you can see what looks like "faded blue"  what year were blue tips made...1976 only?
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: d. ward on February 25, 2011, 09:32:00 AM
they sure look like blue tip limbs to me those are sweet shooters and look like a real good draw weight too 55# on an A riser ??? Mags first pics showed in the 71 catalog.And the raised plastic coin came along in 1973 the same year and time it appeared in the red stripe Super Kodiak and other models bd
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 25, 2011, 02:28:00 PM
thanks
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Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:02:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2094.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2091.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2095.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2096.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Took some more paint off, original is brown....good latches and sight window plate.Both  limbs have some checks. I just shot them and they didn't blow up. How bad is too bad for the checks?Thanks.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: yellow bow on February 26, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
Chad,those lines are in the finish and fairly common. They look ok. Keep us posted on your progress.   :cool:
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 26, 2011, 01:45:00 PM
I figured as much.... I can feel the ridges with my finger . thinking about full strip down repaint...I'll post the finished pics
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 27, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
A few hours with acetone
 (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2141.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 27, 2011, 01:34:00 PM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2140.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 27, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
Dilemma....leave it  or primer and repaint ? (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2139.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 27, 2011, 01:41:00 PM
Looking Good!!!

Latches look awesome.

You gonna use it? If so I would leave it alone, then you wouldn't feel bad about any bumps or scrapes. HAHA.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 27, 2011, 02:45:00 PM
Yep , the latches are in good shape...original sticker with serial number and patents still under  latch. I carefully peeled , scrubbed paint off latches and reglued the stickers. I'm leaning towards a repaint....
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: jcar315 on February 27, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
Nice work to say the least.

Maybe a camo dipping???
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: yellow bow on February 27, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Looks good. Repaint in one of the original colors would be my choice. Remember preperation is everything. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on February 27, 2011, 07:31:00 PM
well...that's some food for thought. I have completetly stripped a few 76ers with a wire brush/angle grinder  and used the same method JimB used on his A mag (zinc phosphate primer and textured paint) they came  out fine but thinking to not wire brush all original paint off this A mag as most of the finish is intact. Thinking rough  up with some 220 grit, zinc phosphate primer , then repaint......what color??
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 05, 2011, 06:17:00 PM
Repainted and drying. will post pics tomorrow
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 06, 2011, 11:17:00 AM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2142.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 06, 2011, 11:17:00 AM
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2143.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 06, 2011, 11:23:00 AM
I have to say....I copied JimB .....since I saw his refinish job and picked his brain ....I just really like the end product. the textured paint is unique and looks good to me. Unfortunately there are limited colors to chose from. I have painted the 76ers in all the shades( brown, dark green, and JimB's "Tundra grey") . This one I primered with the zinc phosphate, then light coat of brown then the grey which darkened it up a little. Now i just need a coin and quiver.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: yellow bow on March 06, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
very nice   :thumbsup:  I like your color choice.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: jcar315 on March 06, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
Very nice looking. Great job.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: shick on March 06, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
Chad, good job on the 'mag'.  I'll ship you a plastic coin out in tomorrows mail.
Shick
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: cacciatore on March 06, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
Well done Chad,now I can send you mine,I like it black.LOL
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 06, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
No problem Felix, I'll paint it any color you like .Send it and i'll do my best.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on March 06, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
Lookin Great! Excellent work!
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: shick on March 08, 2011, 05:16:00 PM
Chad, plastic bear button and quiver adapter went out via priority mail today.  Enjoy.
Shick
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: kuch on March 08, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
you are the man, shick.
Title: Re: Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)
Post by: Covey on March 09, 2011, 12:10:00 PM
Nice job! I love them old Bears.  Jason