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Title: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: tradgreenhorn on April 05, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

I just bought a bear grizzly from a guy at work. It took over two years to finally get this bow. It is in perfect condition,just like the day it was made. -WOW- Now that I have it I need all your help in determing the age. The serial number is 6p7785 its 58" and 42# Any help would be great. The guy I got it from thinks it is a 1965 or 1966 it has the gold bear on it. The original string is just like new. Also any idea what the brace hieght should be? And where to measure it from,and what string should I put on it. Thanks

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: Horney Toad on April 05, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

The 6 in the serial number says it is a 1966. Has a bubinga riser. I'd try about a 7.5" brace height. String to throat of grip. Get a nice flemish string, and you can fine tune the brace height if needed.

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: wadde on April 05, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

It is a 1966 and 7 1/2" brace height is a good starting point. Congrats.

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: 59Alaskan on April 06, 2011, 06:52:00 AM

Cool!  Pictures?

Should be a fun bow.

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: Jack Shanks on April 06, 2011, 08:05:00 AM

The 66 and 67 Grizzlies were alike. Great lookers and shooters! Here is a 67 I had in the same poundage that found a new home this weekend.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=043308

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: seven crows on April 06, 2011, 01:51:00 PM

Now I wish I kept mine , I sold it recently to fund another bow. oh well. can always get another right?

Title: Re: BEAR GRIZZLY
Post by: tradgreenhorn on April 06, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

THANKS for the input,i will post pictures at a later date.  again thanks guys.