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Title: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: threeunder on June 29, 2012, 02:42:00 PM

Which year model is the most desirable as far as smoothness, finish?

I currently own both a '73 and a '76.  Really like both of them.  They just fit my style so well.

Would like to come up with a 3rd one in the #45-#50 @ 28" range, and am wondering which year model I need to set my sights on.

Thanks
Ken

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: MJB on June 29, 2012, 03:44:00 PM

Another vote for the 1962 K Mag.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Big Bird on June 29, 2012, 03:52:00 PM

Another vote for 62 k mag,and the 69 tigerwood with black tips 2nd.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Blackhawk on June 29, 2012, 07:18:00 PM

Actually I have a fondness for all those K-mags from the 60's, but the 62 is a real sweetie.  ;)

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: threeunder on June 29, 2012, 09:27:00 PM

Sounds like '62 is a consensus.  Any ideas where to start looking for a LH in the #45-#50 range?
Ken

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Jack Shanks on June 30, 2012, 08:09:00 AM

I've tried them all. Another vote for the '62.
 (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/IMG_0703.jpg)
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Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: hayslope on June 30, 2012, 10:14:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Big Bird:
Another vote for 62 k mag,and the 69 tigerwood with black tips 2nd.

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: threeunder on June 30, 2012, 11:57:00 AM

Well, I guess my search has officially started.  If any of you come across one, I would really appreciate a heads up.
Thanks
Ken

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Horney Toad on June 30, 2012, 02:38:00 PM

My fave is a 1964.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Horney Toad on July 01, 2012, 02:40:00 PM

Check out some of the others as well like, 1965. 1966 and 1967. They are all nice having curved stripes in the riser.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: threeunder on July 01, 2012, 07:54:00 PM

Thanks Horney Toad.  Will do.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: threeunder on July 02, 2012, 08:04:00 PM

So took Horney Toad's advice and started looking around.  Realized I haven't the foggiest idea what I should be looking for.  What exactly makes a '62 identifiable as a '62?
Ken

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Horney Toad on July 02, 2012, 08:07:00 PM

I have a copy of all the Bear catalogs, I hear this is on a CD now. This would be good for you to have, and would answer many questions.

Title: Re: Question for the K-Mag experts
Post by: Jack Shanks on July 03, 2012, 07:09:00 AM

Ken613,

The '62 has a rosewood riser with gray glass and pointed limb tips. The 64-67 were curved stripes and can be identified by the serial number. First digit 5-65, 6-66, 7-67. Any other number a 64. I have three 66 Magnums and none of the grips fit my hand well so I don't know if it was a change made that year or just the way the final shaping was done on the ones I have. The 64s, 65s and 67 I have owned were all a better fit.