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Title: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 11, 2012, 01:25:00 PM: Do yall know of any way to cure an addiction to
Bear TakeDown Recurves. Every time I see one I have to have it and they are stacking up like cord wood around the house and I keep buying them. I blame
( Philip AKA - vintage-bears ) for selling me my first one.And every since I havent been the same guy , my wife says I talk about them in my sleep , she also says I talk about them with people that have no idea what Im talking about.And then there is this site called tradgang that is not helping me any with this problem , this place just feeds the fire.Well on second thought never mind I will just live with this problem.When I just thought about this I remember Im about to add on to my house and will have plenty of room for them.Now I guess I need more of them to fill my new man cave.........
,,,,Sam,,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Redtail2 on July 11, 2012, 03:32:00 PM: Sam, I get it (no cure but time). I got hooked last year and find reasons to add just one more. Over the years I had picked up a lot of bows and have traded and sold them to get more takedowns. Thought I was done, at least one from every decade they were made but now I found a need for just oneeee more, a supreme, then I'm done :-). Good luck with the one you just picked up. I shoot and hunt with all of mine too.
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Post by: kuch on July 11, 2012, 03:39:00 PM: Yep, I understand also. I'd like a early greenstripe....

Yeah,but what the heck do I need an early greenstripe for? You have your "go-to" type 1 A rig.

Yeah , but I never had a greenstripe.

But you like the A risers better.

Yeah, but maybe it's because you have never played with the B 's enough to REALLY decide?
Then I'll have to get new limbs.....and on and on.The voices
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Post by: TRAP on July 11, 2012, 06:05:00 PM: I just recently acquired my first Bear TD. A Magnesium B riser. i'm now in the process of finding a different set of limbs. Next it will be an A mag riser and then a wood riser and then more limbs and on and on.

I know how all this works but I cant stop it

Oh well
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Larry m on July 11, 2012, 06:49:00 PM: Yep! Nothing like a lot of you guy's but I just wanted one for the collection so I went for the first Mag C Riser that looked good due to affordibility. Thought that was enough but then up pops an early B Green Stripe so had to have that and of course then a to good to pass up early wood C comes up and sure enough that is now here too. Soooo whats next? A nice early wood A would fit in nicely....
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Post by: zepnut on July 11, 2012, 07:27:00 PM: I feel your pain.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF1300.jpg)
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Post by: 4runr on July 11, 2012, 09:14:00 PM: You're a very sick man Norm!!
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: 450 marlin on July 11, 2012, 09:19:00 PM: Norm,
Looks like you have the field covered...
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 11, 2012, 11:51:00 PM: A wonderful addiction to have Sam. Glad to have assisted.
Insane pics to come!

......Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Larry m on July 12, 2012, 01:37:00 AM: Mr Zepnut
All I can say is, Oh My, Oh My, is that sweet or what!!!!!!!

Waiting patiently Philip.... :)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 12, 2012, 06:36:00 AM: The only cure I found for a Bear TD Addiction is a Heavy Dose of HOWATT.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: TBinMN on July 12, 2012, 01:56:00 PM: Cripes! I've recently jumped in head first into both Bear Takedowns and Howaats - I'm doomed :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 03:06:00 PM: Couple pics to open your appetite.

Here are 2 Mike St.John Beauties.

Striped Macassar Ebony, real Ivory medallion.......1 of 1. Not for sale.
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msjebony2.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msjebony4.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msjebony3.jpg)

Here's A very special Brazilian Rosewood edition.1 of 1 custom ivory medallion....Now in my friend Norm's collection.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msj1-1.jpg) (http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msj3-1.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/msj6-1.jpg)

I will post pics of some special handles soon as I can.Guaranteed not to disappoint......Enjoy!
........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Jacquesbonin on July 12, 2012, 04:36:00 PM: Well Gang there is no hope for anyone of us! Picking up your second bow while you still own the first is the first mistake everyone of us has made. You see it leads to a third and another and so on. Before you know it you have sixteen wood/glass bows made by Bear archery, ranging from 1953 to 1969 and some cases duplicates, not to mention the nine Victor magnesium models and the limb sets in boxes hanging around. Fortunately the money train is what actually controls the addiction to some extent! Collecting and shooting everything has been such a pleasure, I do believe I prefer shooting the older bows so much more than the newest, latest and greatest. As I see it these bows shoot every bit as good today as the day they were made. I wish you all the best of luck with your addiction, good or bad?
Later gentlemen,Jacques
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 04:51:00 PM: Just keeping the torch lit my friends.....Enjoy!

Type 1, A and B risers. Not for sale.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo5.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo6.jpg)

More pics to come. Saving the best for last :)

.........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 04:57:00 PM: The Bear Supreme model. Very pretty riser.
This one is also now in my friend Norm's collection. He has very good taste as well.
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/supreme2.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/supreme1.jpg)

.........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Larry m on July 12, 2012, 05:10:00 PM: WOW, You guys are amazing. Very Nice Philip!!!
Thank You for the post........and Inspiration!
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 05:13:00 PM: I like pictures too guys! Your turn now.

I'm waiting..... :campfire:
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo9.jpg)

..........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Larry m on July 12, 2012, 07:05:00 PM: OK, as stated earlier just getting started with the takedowns but this is currently where I am. C Mag, Early Type 1 C, and an Early Green Stripe. (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/Articles396.jpg)
Hopefully my next addition will be an early Type 1 A.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 07:16:00 PM: Thanks for posting Larry.
You have good taste.

I'm very partial to green stripe wood handles.
Their beautiful and more importantly......Bulletproof!

Type 1 A risers are cool and all but check out the B riser before you dive in. PapaBear preferred it too. :)

........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 07:36:00 PM: Black socket Fred Bear signature bow #23. Once belonging to Frank Scott. Not for sale.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/114.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/113.jpg)

All Signature bow limbs have 4 layers of glass on tips. White,brown,white,brown.
This one has 5. Goes to show that even a high end bow like this was subject to error and gone unnoticed. Ooooops. :)

......Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: 450 marlin on July 12, 2012, 08:04:00 PM: Sure wish some LH ones would pop up for sale ...the Lefty Bug just keeps us swatting at thin air without a kill
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 12, 2012, 08:13:00 PM: Fuel for the fire boys , I love it.....
Im at work now will get some pics up in several days when I get home.........
,,,,,Sam,,,,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 12, 2012, 08:21:00 PM: Type I A is Sam's Now
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646001.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1646002.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/ZebraA002.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/ZebraA004.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/TD006.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/05_26_10015.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Redtail2 on July 12, 2012, 08:21:00 PM: Ok Philip, I'm going to play to. Wasn't going to do this but just took some picks to show how bad this addiction can get. I blame OBXarcher for selling me two sets of Limbs and John Sullin for a Mag handle. Well you would think that was enough but then you have an extra set of limbs and you must need an A mag handle.Then you find an B flock on craigslist (2 more sets of limbs), Now I must trade the flock for an A mag. Jacquesbonin helps with that. Must buy back from a bud the greenstrip I sold years ago. Well you see thats how it all starts, very innocent. So here I am now.

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown5.jpg)

More pics coming
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Redtail2 on July 12, 2012, 08:31:00 PM: then I wanted a plain box for my B handle that I recieved from Judd Cooney. Turned out not so plain. Split a Bear arror for top, mounted a razor head. Couldn't help it.

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown1.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown2.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown8.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown7.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Warberg on July 12, 2012, 08:32:00 PM: :scared: :scared: :scared:
You boys sure know how to get a guy ampted for huntin season,, Thanks Sam for great topic, and man o man
Phillip, unreal,, Thanks Gang for the boost... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 08:35:00 PM: Oh Yea!!!!!!
Simply awesome fella"s.

Here they come............Fantastic!

..........Philip

PS: Let me know if I should post more pics.
I was starting to think I was boring you all.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Redtail2 on July 12, 2012, 08:37:00 PM: powder coated the handles

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown12.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown10.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/takedown9.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn190/Redtail59/CIMG0010.jpg)

There you go Philip, out of the closet and having fun. Gave up some toys to get some others.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 08:40:00 PM: Here's a signature bow built years after program ended.
Complete but NO Signature from PapaBear.
Some of the most beautiful wood on earth in this handle..........Enjoy!

You think your addicted ha'.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbownot1.jpg)
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Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 12, 2012, 08:46:00 PM: Keep the pics coming guys. Especially the Odd Ball Stuff!
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 08:47:00 PM: That's awesome redtail and Oldschool!
I like your style and your passion for these incredible and beautiful weapons.

Isn't it great! Such a wonderful hobby. I hope the youngsters are jumpin in. They will belong to somebody else when we check out.

........Philip

Have you guys had enough? Is this thead getting boring?...........LOL
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: 2treks on July 12, 2012, 08:48:00 PM: WOW!
You guys have some fine bows.
Thanks for all the pics and effort to get them to share. Thank You all

CTT
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 08:49:00 PM: Here's an oddball Nick........Enjoy.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbownot5.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 12, 2012, 09:07:00 PM: Interesting. What's the story behind it? Special Ordered?
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 12, 2012, 09:10:00 PM: Employee bow built with PapaBear's permission using left over signature bow lumber, hardware ect....
It had to be made different from production Signature Bow however.
Quiver inserts, upper and lower, relocated medallion and NO signature.

........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 12, 2012, 09:15:00 PM: Makes Sense. Very Cool. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kuch on July 12, 2012, 09:58:00 PM: (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2047.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kuch on July 12, 2012, 09:59:00 PM: (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/IMG_0059.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kuch on July 12, 2012, 10:00:00 PM: (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSC00052.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kuch on July 12, 2012, 10:01:00 PM: some of mine , one has been sold
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Redtail2 on July 12, 2012, 10:35:00 PM: Kuch, thanks for sharing . I like your supreme handle, I am wanting one, I have read many opinions on the quality of these bows but for the most part it seems they had a few issues in the beginning and those were fixed. Is that the opinion of most who have had them?

Like Sam, mine were made for hunting also, so they will hunt in Kentucky and property (old family home place) in Summers cty WV.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 13, 2012, 03:19:00 AM: You guys aint right Im stuck at the fire house for the next three days and I cant play....Keep em comming I can play when I get back home.......
,,,,,,Sam,,,,,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: jcar315 on July 13, 2012, 07:48:00 AM: I'm right there with you guys! Love the pics so many thanks for sharing.

A handle from my good friend Felix.

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342180098.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342180098.jpg)
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Post by: jcar315 on July 13, 2012, 07:56:00 AM: A Mag with a "home brew" camo paint job

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342180498.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342180498.jpg)
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Post by: jcar315 on July 13, 2012, 08:05:00 AM: Green Stripe in the woods

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181065.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181065.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: jcar315 on July 13, 2012, 08:12:00 AM: A really rough Black and Tan B riser that was cleaned up and then spruced up with some flames

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181422.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181422.jpg)

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181499.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342181499.jpg)
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Post by: 2treks on July 13, 2012, 09:31:00 AM: Sweet. Gotta love a flame job.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Larry m on July 13, 2012, 12:20:00 PM: Love the variety in risers. Please keep them coming!!!!
jcar I like your lic. plate. Very Cool.

Philip, Your not done yet are you? That must be one deeeep closet you have and believe me very much appreciated.

Anxious to see Sam's stack of cord wood.... :)
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 01:17:00 PM: Here you go Larry.

Given to Les Line by PapaBear at Grousehave 1987.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/022.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/024.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/LesLine001-1.jpg)

More later.........Philip
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Post by: Larry m on July 13, 2012, 01:39:00 PM: Oh Very Nice!!!
Just love the history attached. A Special meaning for sure.
Thanks Philip
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 02:21:00 PM: Want more?
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 02:47:00 PM: Awesome bows John. Love the hotrod Bear T/D!

.........Philip
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 02:51:00 PM: Signature Bow #66.
Like all Signature bows, amazing woods were selected for them. You can clearly see Brazilian Rosewood along with African rosewood.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbow6.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbow3.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbow5.jpg)

..........Philip
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Post by: jcar315 on July 13, 2012, 03:38:00 PM: Always enjoy seeing the pics guys.

Like seeing the "rare" ones too!
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 03:54:00 PM: Very nice Kuch!
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Post by: kuch on July 13, 2012, 05:22:00 PM: Thanks Philip, the one Type 1 A is a before Bowdoc and after Bowdoc handle magic. You have to look close as my photography is terrible. i no longer own the Supreme A. I may part with the checkered A ?
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 05:54:00 PM: Talk with our TG friend Larry M.
Your A riser would make good conversation........hint.

......Philip
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Post by: inrut on July 13, 2012, 08:55:00 PM: How about a set of red stripe custom #2 limbs of my making?
I posted this on the Pow Wow thread also.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/inrutelk/Redstripe.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/inrutelk/Redstripe2.jpg)
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Post by: inrut on July 13, 2012, 09:01:00 PM: How about clear glass #1 limbs with Cedar veneers over Maple cores with Macassar Ebony fadeouts?
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/inrutelk/DSC01023.jpg)
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Post by: twigflicker on July 13, 2012, 09:17:00 PM: Holy cow Monte... Those are beautiful! Nice work friend!

Jon
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 13, 2012, 09:33:00 PM: Those limbs are beautiful!
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Post by: TRAP on July 13, 2012, 10:48:00 PM: My first, an early 70s B riser with No. 2 limbs. 62" 55#

Wont be my last

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/476c0851.jpg)

Trap
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Post by: kuch on July 13, 2012, 11:05:00 PM: Monte , you are a tease and a bad boy ! unless some of those are headed my way to "test" . Very , very nice.
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Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 13, 2012, 11:21:00 PM: Trap, Post some closeups of the riser. I might be familiar with that one!
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Post by: TRAP on July 14, 2012, 01:39:00 AM: Heres the only one I have right now

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/76d057cc.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 14, 2012, 09:43:00 AM: Good Morning. I was asked a very good question about Signature bows last nite. I will answer here on the forums in short for those who also may have this question. The question was..... "Bear handles have the serial # written clearly on it's side under the finish but it is not seen on Signature bows" except for Fred's signature and date. Great question. Aside from 0x1, early promotional photo's, there was another that hung in the museum as well with a serial# written on it's side. There must be other's. ALL signature bows have a stamping inside the UPPER socket along the rail with B-****. Without this special socket, it is NOT a complete Signature bow. My black socket Signature bow is a perfect example. Without it's Birth Certificate,"gold,serialized sockets" she does'nt exist. I call her #23 but that's only because her limbs are numbered that way. The handle is not. The limbs and case were given to me by Frank Scott. This "lunchbox special" actually belonged to him for many years before I acquired it.

It is by far my favorite of all my bows.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/114.jpg) (http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/113.jpg) (http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/123.jpg) Fred Bear Sports Club members were also able to and some did, select their membership # for the serial # on them. Les Line had one with F.B.S.C. and Fred's signature 1982 written on it's side. Very cool. I regretfully had to pass on it when he offered to me. It is now safe in a friends collection. ..........Philip
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Post by: zepnut on July 14, 2012, 10:32:00 AM: Beautiful risers guys.

Nice case Redtail2

Greenstripe I picked up a month ago. Has the narrowest tips I've seen on greentip limbs. I believe this came from the factory that way because the riser and limbs were in the original box. The person I got this from said it was put away for a long time and hardly shot.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF2534.jpg)
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Post by: Stickbow98 on July 14, 2012, 03:03:00 PM: Man, I'm a droolin' fool right now!! :-)

My little collection contains a sampler of the Bear TD offerings...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/photobucket-8637-1338172689586.jpg)

L to R- Signature, '69 Type 1A, Supreme, Fred Bear TD, and '70 Mag TD.

Ron
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Post by: cacciatore on July 14, 2012, 03:54:00 PM: Zepnut,you are right,them are factory with those tips and Made in 1982,probably the first batch,since I have fondo 4 pair of them still wrapped in the original box and with the shipping or production date marked on the boxes.by the way them are the very best green tips you can ever shoot!
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 14, 2012, 04:06:00 PM: Awesome pictures.
Thanks for sharing them guys!

......Philip
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 14, 2012, 04:14:00 PM: Here's my hunting bow.
I got it from Jim Rebuck from JM Traditions last year at Whittingham.
I named it the "signed maple sight window" green stripe.

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo-1.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/gs1.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/gs2.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/DSC01443.jpg)

That's all I have left to show.........For now. ;) (http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/beautifultarget.jpg)

..........Philip
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Post by: 450 marlin on July 14, 2012, 04:25:00 PM: My Growing Left Hand Collection..with a late Green Stripe from the Al Reader collection..
(http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u322/0710point/bear%20takedown/IMG_3265.jpg)
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Post by: 450 marlin on July 14, 2012, 04:44:00 PM: I see a signed A-Riser just listed to fuel the fever..the heart was pumping till I seen it was a RH
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Post by: kuch on July 14, 2012, 07:18:00 PM: we will watch that signed model ! Shot my A mag with blue tips and type 1 A with roseoaks tonight . Really feels good shooting these bows.
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Post by: cacciatore on July 15, 2012, 03:34:00 AM: Very nice Philip!
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Post by: Bowboy_AR on July 15, 2012, 07:21:00 AM: Wow guys! A little envious here! I posted this in the Pow Wow also, but would like to add my pics to this collection as well! I'm just getting started with my Bear TD collection... just one for now. Here is my Red Stripe that I just finished putting some cottonmouth on. I love how it turned out. Next on my list is a B Mag Riser. Keep the pics flowing... great stuff in here!!!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o553/jtlup/Bows/2b0161dc.jpg)

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o553/jtlup/Bows/106a969f.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 15, 2012, 11:52:00 AM: That is a fine Bear take down!
I absolutely love the red stripe B risers.
They are heavy in the hand compared to the Bubinga versions and adds great stability.
The fit and finish is also very good. Your limbs turned out very nice too. Congratulations.

.........Philip
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Post by: hayslope on July 17, 2012, 02:59:00 PM: Sorry Sam......no cure that I'm aware of!

And like most of the crazies on here, I'm not much help......other than to fuel the fire!!!!

This Type I "A" has been getting a lot of exercise at every shoot this year. It will probably get to spend some time with me in a treestand this year.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0878.jpg)

This Type II "A" won't be getting any exercise this year.........or any other year for that matter......for obvious reasons..........

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0873.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0875.jpg)

Good luck with your new addiction. Based on your posts and hunting photos with one in your hand, I figure you'll just get used to it!

:campfire:
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Post by: Larry m on July 17, 2012, 04:55:00 PM: WOW Tony
Still in the package!! How Cool is THAT..... :notworthy:
This thread gets better and better. It's almost like, what's next????
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Post by: TRAP on July 17, 2012, 10:08:00 PM: Sorry but there's no way I could leave that in shrink wrap. I know that's the "wise" thing to do and I admire that you can, but I couldnt, no way.

Trap
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Post by: Wolfkiss on July 18, 2012, 03:13:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by TRAP:
Sorry but there's no way I could leave that in shrink wrap. I know that's the "wise" thing to do and I admire that you can, but I couldnt, no way.

Trap
X2 ............. Great looking riser, adjustable side plate too??
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Post by: 2treks on July 18, 2012, 05:26:00 AM: Tony, What is the quick story on that? A 30+ yr old riser in the package! very cool.
Where/how did you come by that?

CTT
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Post by: hayslope on July 18, 2012, 09:43:00 AM: Chuck - the Type II A came from a collector in NJ. Al Reader told him about it about 14 years ago (Al was known to have a couple "B" handles still wrapped in their original shrink wrap!). The collector told me it took him over a year of negotiations with the owner in order to obtain it. Lots of calls in those days before most had the internet. Anyhow, the collector decided to trim down his collection last year and put it on the big auction. I jumped on it the next morning with a BIN.

Thanks for the feedback guys, but I figure it is only "new" once! There are some folks out there that would scalp me for sure if I ever removed that plastic!

Besides....I have that sweet Type I A that shoots like a dream!
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Post by: hayslope on July 18, 2012, 10:03:00 AM: Andrew - yes, it has the adjustable strike plate.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0874.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0871.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 18, 2012, 10:33:00 AM: I Could never see that riser enough Tony.
And yes, your type 1 A riser is dynamite too!

......Philip
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 18, 2012, 01:01:00 PM: Yes sir , great stuff guys. I will jump in soon as Im home for more than 2 hours. Soon as I got off work and drove the 3 hours home , I loaded the truck picked up my new 1970 B-handle at the post office and drove 4 hours to my friends ranch for a few days of hunting. Needed to break in the 70 with some woods time , not sure if hunting in this Tx heat is sane or not.....
,,,,Sam,,,,
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Post by: Shane Reed on July 18, 2012, 01:35:00 PM: http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/100_1045.jpg
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Post by: Shane Reed on July 18, 2012, 01:38:00 PM: Above is my "special" B handle from Big Jim. I will enjoy this one until I find the real Stickbowman. Thanks to Rich Tiberio for allowing me permission,
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Post by: Shane Reed on July 18, 2012, 01:40:00 PM: http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/100_1053.jpg
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Post by: Shane Reed on July 18, 2012, 01:42:00 PM: http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/100_1045.jpg
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 18, 2012, 04:59:00 PM: Very nice Bubinga model! Great wood grain too.
Enjoy.

......Philip
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Post by: Missaukee on July 18, 2012, 06:14:00 PM: That Bubinga handle is nice Shane.

The shaping and styling of the bubinga handles I have seen on the internet is improving, and I am getting closer to ordering one.

There is no cure for Bear T/D's!!!!

One potential bandage for the sickness is to buy Wing P II's, as they are much, much cheaper.
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Post by: TRAP on July 18, 2012, 11:08:00 PM
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Post by: Blackstick on July 19, 2012, 07:54:00 AM: I picked up one of the Big Jim red glass risers with a little extra at Compton's this year.

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/Bear%20Takedowns/Bear%202012%20%20B%20%20Handle/2012RedHandle1.jpg)

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/Bear%20Takedowns/Bear%202012%20%20B%20%20Handle/2012RedHandle2.jpg)

I never realized the variety of woods that a person could collect.
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Post by: jcar315 on July 19, 2012, 09:13:00 PM: (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746584.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746584.jpg)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746620.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746620.jpg)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746661.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746661.jpg)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746705.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746705.jpg)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746740.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746740.jpg)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746773.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1342746773.jpg)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 20, 2012, 03:59:00 AM: Great stuff guys as always , back from my hunt I mmmmmmissed a boar shot right under him ( wasent with the new 1970 ) with my no-stripe. Oh well Im only human , cant get em all. Here are a few pics before I go back to the firestation......
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Bearhunt2012meandFelix059.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Bearhunt2012meandFelix062.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Bearhunt2012meandFelix058.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Bearhunt2012meandFelix027.jpg)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 20, 2012, 04:03:00 AM: (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/eb77c79e.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/0812c9a8.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/1e24472c.jpg)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 20, 2012, 04:18:00 AM: Had to throw this other pic of my GreenStripe so I could get post number 100 on this thread.........
,,,,,,,Sam,,,,,,,
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/3e17dee0.jpg)
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Post by: Warberg on July 20, 2012, 11:32:00 AM: Sam, cool pics, and beutifull bears n bow, Thanks for sharing. :notworthy:
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 20, 2012, 11:42:00 PM: PapaBear would be proud Sam!
Love your hunting pics.

......Philip
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Post by: cacciatore on July 21, 2012, 03:31:00 AM: SAM,it is always a pleasure to see your posts!
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Post by: 2treks on July 21, 2012, 07:00:00 AM: WOW! Some great looking bows.
Sam, Always good stuff you show. Big Smile, Nice critter and a Bear bow. Nice.

John, Do you do your own air brushing? I really like it. All of your bows are very nice.

CTT
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Post by: stagetek on July 21, 2012, 09:27:00 AM: Great pic's Sam. Blackstick, nice leather grip on the Bubinga riser. Did you buy that or make it ?
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on July 21, 2012, 10:20:00 PM: Nice pics,nice bow,nice job.Wish I could shoot half that good.Love it!!
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Post by: Warberg on July 22, 2012, 06:30:00 PM: (http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac18/Warberg/2012-07-22133833.jpg)
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Post by: Warberg on July 22, 2012, 06:38:00 PM: (http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac18/Warberg/2012-07-22133937.jpg)
Few handles.
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 22, 2012, 08:49:00 PM: That's a sweet set of handles!
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Post by: Warberg on July 22, 2012, 09:09:00 PM: They are the legendary Larry St ???. He was kind enough to bring a few sets of takedowns. The youth archers I help in trad archery has been making cedar arrow cases.. So I needed a pattern to make some cedar takedown cases.. Not highend ones, just nice ones that would be used afeild and archers would not be so concerned on damaging collector classics..fun times...Thx Larry, Phillip,Sam and others for sharing these top notch bows...Warberg
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on July 22, 2012, 09:48:00 PM: Great handles, always a personal favorite. Sorry for the glare, here is 3 of mine.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/bowz007.jpg)
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on July 22, 2012, 09:50:00 PM: some others.....
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/ABADisplay005.jpg)
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Post by: Jack Shanks on July 23, 2012, 08:03:00 AM: Here are some that I have owned together and one I picked up last week.

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/IMG_2710.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/IMG_3182.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/IMG_3184.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/img_3183.jpg)
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Post by: doug77 on July 23, 2012, 09:17:00 AM: I was wondering when you were going to let the cat out of the bag on that one Jack. Nice find.

doug77
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Post by: cacciatore on July 23, 2012, 10:05:00 AM: (http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0457.jpg)
Just taken with my Glenn St.Charles signed Green Stripe riser.
We can let Sam alone on posting Bear TD?s killed animal!
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Post by: cacciatore on July 23, 2012, 10:12:00 AM: (http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0455.jpg)
Pics are bad,with my cellphone.
Eritage 250 with a Grizzly 200grs bh.
60# bow for the 170# boar.
Heart shot,40 ys recovery excellent blood trail,but in deep thorns!
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Post by: doug77 on July 23, 2012, 02:29:00 PM: Congrats Felix on the hog

doug77
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Post by: Warberg on July 23, 2012, 07:04:00 PM: :thumbsup: :clapper:
Keep them coming bows (boys)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 24, 2012, 04:16:00 PM: Nice hog sir , and nice risers everyone....

Here are a few more pics.....
,,,,Sam,,,,,

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/b67e17e2.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/bd36c847.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/7a91f042.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/idaho2011098.jpg)
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Post by: Larry m on July 24, 2012, 05:24:00 PM: Cool pics Sam!
Gotta love that High Altitude shot........
Sure don't look like Texas.

Lots of NICE signed risers here!!!
Very Nice ALLLLL......
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Post by: Warberg on July 25, 2012, 03:37:00 PM: (http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac18/Warberg/22pics022.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 25, 2012, 03:56:00 PM: Such a sweet picture! Just beautiful.

......Philip
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Post by: Warberg on July 25, 2012, 04:28:00 PM: From,,THE REAL BOWDOC.. :thumbsup:
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 26, 2012, 03:21:00 AM: Still have some old bows to post but I got my new Bubinga B-handle yesterday. Got to shoot it today with my Schafer limbs on it and it shot very nice so I figured I would take it out for a hog hunt....
,,,,,Sam,,,,
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Headshothog013.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Headshothog018.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Headshothog020.jpg)

I have a story about that last pic here , that hog did not like getting shot , it wanted a little pay back , did not work out so well for it..........
,,Sam,,
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Post by: cacciatore on July 26, 2012, 07:34:00 AM: Another one bites the dust under the Bear TD rule!
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Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 26, 2012, 08:09:00 AM: Awesome Sam! Those limbs seem to be working out great for you!
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Post by: Warberg on July 26, 2012, 10:13:00 AM: Sam,
I bet the boys at the fire house eat well. Congrates once again bro. :archer:
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Post by: vintage-bears on July 26, 2012, 10:49:00 AM: Congratulations once again Sam!

......Philip
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Post by: bear1336 on July 26, 2012, 11:01:00 AM: Nice Boar Felix good shooting...

Dave
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 27, 2012, 01:49:00 AM: Here is my 71......
,,Sam,,
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/ec127349.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/b6cb52c2.jpg)

And the ol go to Grey..........
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/idaho2011162.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/velvet8pointIdaho053.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/RidgeRunnerBearHuntFelix422.jpg)
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Post by: TRAP on July 28, 2012, 10:11:00 PM: Wish I would have gotten bitten by this Bear TD bug long ago. A dream to shoot. Hard to believe a wood riser could shoot any better, but I'm gonna have to find out. For now I'll play with this one.

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/BearB-MagTakedown002.jpg)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/BearB-MagTakedown008.jpg)

B Riser, 50# No1 Dymondwood limbs, rebuilt a 4 arrow leathertop and scrounged parts from another quiver with a crushed hood.

Trap
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Post by: Bjorn on July 30, 2012, 02:11:00 PM: Nice set up Trap!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on August 03, 2012, 05:20:00 PM: Nice one trap , the new Bubinga gets another notch..
,,,,Sam,,,,

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Moonlighthog004.jpg)
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Post by: 450 marlin on September 11, 2012, 08:23:00 PM: Early LH B-Riser on its way, can't wait to add my early Dimple limbs, new string to her and fling some arrows...with the Grayling Risers floating in the classifieds I figure this posting may get lively again....
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 11, 2012, 11:09:00 PM: Finally got around to downloading a few pics to photobucket.Here's a few of mine.Love these take-downs!! Great thread!!!
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/Take-downrisersallarrows002-1.jpg)
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/Take-downrisersallarrows001-1.jpg)

A nice selection.A,B,and C risers.
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/ABCRisers-1.jpg)

Some of you may have seen these in another thread,but they fit here too.Two of my favorites,B1007 and B1008:
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/EXPBonanza027.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 12, 2012, 08:04:00 AM: These pics made my day John!

:notworthy:
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Post by: Larry m on September 12, 2012, 12:56:00 PM: Real Beauties for Sure!!! Very Nice. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Post by: cacciatore on September 12, 2012, 01:10:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by vintage-bears:
These pics made my day John!

:notworthy:
X2
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 12, 2012, 03:38:00 PM: Phil- Thought I posted this earlier but evidently I didn't hit the "Add Reply" button.
This is an awesome thread and looking at some of the pictures of your Signature bows and the MSJ bows really made my week!! Those are stunning bows,as are everyones risers.So nice to know that Fred's pride and joy is still making us trad guys as giddy as a school girl.LOL :clapper:
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 12, 2012, 03:51:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by johnnyrazorhead:
Phil- Thought I posted this earlier but evidently I didn't hit the "Add Reply" button.
This is an awesome thread and looking at some of the pictures of your Signature bows and the MSJ bows really made my week!! Those are stunning bows,as are everyones risers.So nice to know that Fred's pride and joy is still making us trad guys as giddy as a school girl.LOL :clapper:
:clapper:
I feel the same way.......
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Post by: hayslope on September 12, 2012, 04:29:00 PM: I'm sure Fred liked most of the recurves that were built (with some notable exceptions), but the takedown was his pride and joy....and was certainly the one bow that he hunted with the most.

Those of us who own and shoot them can understand why!

Thanks John for posting some of yours......I do love those early B risers.
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Post by: yellow bow on September 12, 2012, 04:52:00 PM: Great pics John,thanks.
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 12, 2012, 05:07:00 PM: Hayslope- I do agree,the early B-risers are special.Love 'em too!
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Post by: Littlekodiak59 on September 13, 2012, 06:01:00 AM: HI John, Here are a few Handles, The Last one Might look Familar it was your's at one point. Dave
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00125-1.jpg)
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00129-1.jpg)
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00131-1.jpg)
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00126-1.jpg)
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00130-1.jpg)
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj558/littlekodiak/currentPhotos00127.jpg)
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 13, 2012, 08:46:00 AM: Absolutely wonderful pictures!! Those are some fantastic handles.I do know of some other A-handles with low serial numbers but they don't start with the number "0" before the "1".I wonder what was going on at Bear early on with their numbering system.Great pics,thanks for sharing them.
Dave,you also have a PM from me.
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Post by: Missaukee on September 13, 2012, 09:22:00 AM: Hey John & Dave,

This is something I noticed before but wasn't sure about until now. The back profile of your "special" early B handles are different. Daves handle is closer (perhaps not exact) to the profile of the production B handles, while Johns have a definite more pronounced round on the back in the grip area. Daves handle is a good example of the transition into production as the overall shape and styling is more reminiscent of the production handles besides two big differences (brass bears and flares!).

As always, thanks for sharing Guys!
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 13, 2012, 09:22:00 AM: Dug up another pic of some of my take-downs.Same ones in the other pictures just a different view in the spirit of Fred Bear.
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/take-downbowsall-1.jpg)

Since Dave posted those great pics on this thread,I went back and found a couple of pictures I scanned from a short while ago at Compton.Al Reader,undisputed #1,all time take-down collector,was there with his display.I had talked to Al several times over the phone and was one of the first collectors I ever met when I first got into collecting many years ago.But this was the first and only time I ever got to meet Al in person.He was the most gracious,kind and giving person I had ever met.Always willing to share his vast information and knowledge of Bear stuff.He did a Q&A later that night under the big tent.It was truly one of my all time highlights since I was bitten by the Bear bug.R.I.P. Al.
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/johnnyrazorhead/scan0006.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 13, 2012, 10:36:00 AM: Dave, your alot like your stepdad. Al.
He always shared his knowledge and always had time to talk Bear Archery.
I miss him very much.
You, sharing his collection here on the forums for all of us is amazing and appreciated. I feel like I am sitting with him once again.
He would be proud of you as I am!

Bravo
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Post by: Larry m on September 13, 2012, 12:50:00 PM: WOW you guys! This is some great stuff. The closest I came to Mr Reader was the articles in TBM. You were very fortunate!! Keep it coming....
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Post by: 450 marlin on September 13, 2012, 05:23:00 PM: The six year quest to find a LH Grayling Riser ended today as the mail man dropped off my early Bear Left Hand B-Riser . B-1346 B with the sight plate cut out. A special thanks to Dave, The #2-43# Dimpled White Tip Limbs will be perfect at my 29" draw. Guess it is time to start an A-Riser fund.
(http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u322/0710point/IMG_3557.jpg)

(http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u322/0710point/IMG_3558.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 13, 2012, 06:46:00 PM: Congratulations!
She's a beauty......enjoy!
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 13, 2012, 08:41:00 PM: I'm not a take down collector but they are what I hunt with. Here are a few of mine. 3 are signed by Fred, 1 signed by Glen. John might recognize one of the C handles...

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/001-1.jpg)
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Post by: 450 marlin on September 13, 2012, 09:08:00 PM: I would say that is a fine collection of Take-down risers
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Post by: Larry m on September 13, 2012, 09:19:00 PM: I would say an extra fine collection!!! Very Nice Indeed.....
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 13, 2012, 10:09:00 PM: Yes.
An amazing collection indeed!
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 13, 2012, 11:26:00 PM: Very Very nice collection! I wish that they were still made like that.
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 13, 2012, 11:31:00 PM: Ohh and John, as nice as your old handle is, I like the one to the left of it! ;o)
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 13, 2012, 11:41:00 PM: Shane- Yes,that one to the left is all-right!!LOL
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Post by: johnnyrazorhead on September 13, 2012, 11:43:00 PM: Chuck- If you're talking about me recognizing one of your C-risers,then I think everyone else has more of my handles than I do.I want them all back!!!
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 14, 2012, 12:52:00 AM: Yep John, That C on the left came from you. It was my first take down that I acquired many years ago. I have one other around here somewhere, those were all I could scrounge up quickly for a photo... then my camera battery died after the first shot so sorry for the poor quality pic. I wanted to get a shot of the coin side of the risers too.
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Post by: 2treks on September 14, 2012, 06:20:00 AM: This stuff is cool, I sure thank you guys for posting pics.
I really like that signed B handle with Glens sig. What is it,burgandy Dwood??

CTT
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 14, 2012, 10:02:00 PM: yes, it is a stain used on that green striper that Glen signed. Note the shelf is cut down too. I wanted something different... glad you like it , thanks.
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Post by: Wolfkiss on September 16, 2012, 05:12:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by alaskabowhunter:
yes, it is a stain used on that green striper that Glen signed. Note the shelf is cut down too. I wanted something different... glad you like it , thanks.
It looks great, good job. What was the stain?
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 16, 2012, 05:11:00 PM: Here's a better pic of that handle, it's was some kind of rosewood stain.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/bowsinalaska003.jpg)
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 16, 2012, 05:23:00 PM: Here's the deal on that handle. I bought a set of commemorative bows when they came out 12-14 years ago. A Super Kodiak, Super Mag 48 and a Long bow. I always felt that the bow that should commemorate Fred Bear should be a B handle but Bear already did that with the signature bows back in 1980-81? I never bought a signature because I never felt they are worth what they sell for. So I made my own. I have rattlesnake backed green tip limbs for my "commemorative handle" in honor of one of Fred's favorite bows, his snakeskin backed Grumley Deerslayer. This handle has the same crappy plastic compass used in the commemorative bows (mine 3 were signed by Glen when I met him in Kalamazoo a few years ago). The raised medallion was replaced with a inset coin and on the belly side of the latches are gold bear tie pins that Fred had made to celebrate his world record Alaska brownie. It is just a personal tribute for me.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/bowstuff004.jpg)
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Post by: Larry m on September 16, 2012, 05:55:00 PM: The contrast between the rosewood stain and the green stripe just POP's!!!! A beaut for sure. Perhaps I missed it but did bd do the work for you? It appears to be very nicely done who ever did it. Neat stuff for sure........
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Post by: subsonic on September 18, 2012, 10:02:00 PM: Great Thread! Thanks for sharing the pics. The Bear TD has always been one of my favorite bows.
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Post by: Wolfkiss on September 19, 2012, 04:58:00 PM: My new best friend!

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn273/andyabersoch/DSCN2416_zpsea87faf2.jpg)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn273/andyabersoch/DSCN2412_zpsae1a9c20.jpg)
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Post by: kuch on September 19, 2012, 07:26:00 PM: wolfkiss, those are really great bows , enjoy.
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on September 19, 2012, 07:50:00 PM: wolfkiss what are the limbs? what make? thanks
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 19, 2012, 10:43:00 PM: My new best friend. Look familiar to anyone? Thanks John

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/102_1490_zpsf385484a.jpg)

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/102_1489_zps5845a9b0.jpg)

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/102_1493_zpseb8dce08.jpg)
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Post by: Wolfkiss on September 20, 2012, 04:18:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by MR BILL SHORTY:
wolfkiss what are the limbs? what make? thanks
Heres the specs Bill,

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn273/andyabersoch/640x_zps53e73ca6.jpg)

Thanks Kuch, cant wait to take her Hunting.

Congratulations on the signed TD and Bowhunter kit Shane.
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 20, 2012, 07:20:00 AM: Congratulations Shane!

You are now officially certified Bear nuts!!!!

......Philip
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Post by: Danny Rowan on September 20, 2012, 11:20:00 AM: You have all seen this bow on here and thanks to the owner I now have my dream Typoe 1 A that will soon be on the way to me. I am pumped.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/A-1744005.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/A-1744025.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/A-1744021.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/A-1744008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/A-1744007.jpg)

I am really pumped
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 20, 2012, 11:35:00 AM: What a beauty Danny.
Congratulations!!!!!!

Enjoy......Philip
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 20, 2012, 06:39:00 PM: I have been Bear nuts!, and it only gets worse in time. "The thrill is in the hunt" a fellow Bear nut told me that when explaining my frustration of not getting everything I wanted right away. He is correct! Congrats on that type 1 A handle, and thanks to all those who have congradulated me on this one. I am catching some serious flack about what I traded for it on the other trad site. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 21, 2012, 09:25:00 AM: Shane,
Don't worry too much about what others think.
Your grumley went to a person who not only cherishes such works of art but documents and shares his collection and knowledge for all to see and learn.
It's safer with him than being in the FB museum.

Good luck with your amazing autographed Bear take down!
When you tire of it, I know a good looking chubby kid who would take it off your hands......lol

......Philip
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Post by: TRAP on September 21, 2012, 09:29:00 AM: When it comes to trades, as long as both parties are happy, who cares what others think. It's a beautiful riser Shane, congrats.

I once traded a Beautiful MSW 59 Kodiak for a fairly rare Barbed Zwickey Broadhead. Bow collectors probably think I'm crazy for that but Broadhead collectors probably think I did okay.

Beauty is, in fact, in the eye of the beholder or "bowholder" in this case.

Trap
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 22, 2012, 12:48:00 AM: Good Looking Chubby kid! hahahaha, well since my wife had kids I put on 40 pounds. So I am the chubby kid for now. The only way I am parting with this bow, is if I have a solid deal on a Stickbowman signed handle, and the money to buy it. I am also in hopes that my future plans allow me to buy one without having to part with anything I want to keep. Recently been blessed with good items. Just picked up a very nice northwoods quiver on the big site. trying to build my little Bear museum. Thanks for all the positive words guys! Ohhh, and I just have to tell this story because it may make everyone laugh. John text me, and said that he had someone who asked if the riser was his that I received, and offered him $2500 for it. He told me that I needed to send it back right away! My instant feeling was like the protective dad, and I would swear that if I was a dog my mane would have stood up. That alone will tell you how much I love this new riser. Not to mention that I don't feel like another $36 shipping charge. I hope that he is happy with the Grumley. If he wasn't I would of course pack the handle up and drive to the post office slowly as if following a funeral procession.
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 23, 2012, 12:31:00 AM: John is happy and the Trade is official! yay! I can now breath a sigh of relief. So let's let the bid war begin! Do I hear $3000?

J/K, I have hunted way to hard for a signed bow to give it up., even for 3 grand.
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Post by: cacciatore on September 23, 2012, 07:20:00 AM: Danny and Shane,congrats on your new stunning bows,you both did good.
Andy,what about a review of those limbs?
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Post by: hayslope on September 23, 2012, 08:20:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Shane Reed:
John is happy and the Trade is official! yay! I can now breath a sigh of relief. So let's let the bid war begin! Do I hear $3000?

J/K, I have hunted way to hard for a signed bow to give it up., even for 3 grand.
Shane - the quickest way to get Sam's great thread shut down is to involve any inkling of $$$$. Even in jest!!!

We can discuss value here, but never let it stray in the direction of trades, sales, etc.

Let's keep it on the path!
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Post by: hayslope on September 23, 2012, 01:17:00 PM: Congrats to Shane and Danny! A signed riser and a mint riser....doesn't get much better than that!

It's good to see a couple of the "old plus new" combos on this thread. What I'm referring to are the Mag handles mated with Sid's Border "Bear" limbs. Congrats Andrew (Wolfkiss) and Nick (OldSchoolArcher) (love that avatar Nick!).

It took a while for my early (A-00331) AMag riser and the Border limbs to warm up to one another! But once everything came together, I can only describe the pairing as "Warp Factor 6 Mr. Sulu"! Although I can't quite get the pairing quiet at the brace height Sid recommended, the bow is crazy fast and quiet where its at. A whole new level for Bear takedowns! Anyone who's had the experience of shooting one of the Border Archery bows with Sid's modern HEX limbs has an inkling of what this combination is like.

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/IMG_0082_zps089927d3.jpg)
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Post by: OBXarcher on September 23, 2012, 06:34:00 PM: I recently got a signed green stripe. Will post pics soon. It is very special to me.
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 23, 2012, 10:05:00 PM: Congrats OBXarcher; I want to see the pictures! The $3000 comment was a joke spawning off what John did to me through text. I still wouldn't sell it unless I had a stickbowman locked down and was hard up. You are very correct it "doesn't get much better than that". I am very very happy, and found that I like shooting the bow better than the new Takedown B handle. I posted my "first shot" today.
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Post by: Robert Marvin on September 26, 2012, 10:48:00 PM: this is very informative,Q: do the factory mounted sights decrease the value even if they are <#2000?
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Post by: vintage-bears on September 27, 2012, 12:25:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Robert Marvin:
this is very informative,Q: do the factory mounted sights decrease the value even if they are <#2000?
Hi Robert. Received your pm.
These are just my thoughts.
I won't say that factory sights decrease value of vintage wood risers. They are all special and some prefer the factory sight option.
Personally, I prefer solid risers with no provisions for sights and these seem to be more desirable to others as well.
Hope I helped a little.

......Philip
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Post by: Robert Marvin on September 28, 2012, 12:36:00 PM: thanks! it just seems most of the pics posted by collectors dont have the sight.
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Post by: Larry m on September 28, 2012, 07:41:00 PM: All this talk made me want to take my B green stripe to the range today. Boy, these are just very fine shooting bows!!!! No doubt about it. (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NancysPictures180.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NancysPictures184.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NancysPictures179.jpg)
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Post by: Shane Reed on September 29, 2012, 03:33:00 PM: Nice bow Larry!
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Post by: cacciatore on October 01, 2012, 09:14:00 AM: I am been blessed to have my Green Stipe signed to me by Glenn St. Charles in Denver for the P&Y banquet.It gave me good luck and the 3 boars I killed with it were all dandy,thanks Charles.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0489.jpg)
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Post by: cacciatore on October 01, 2012, 10:24:00 AM: (http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0490.jpg)
You can see it better after it did its job.
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 02, 2012, 09:35:00 PM: Just home from 35 days in Idaho , cool stuff guys , I will get some new pics up soon......
,,,,,Sam,,,,,
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Post by: vintage-bears on October 02, 2012, 09:56:00 PM: Congrats Felix!!!
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 02, 2012, 11:34:00 PM: I put my 1970 to work on a few critters in Idaho..
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/muledeerIdaho9-10109_zps7e93e7aa.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/IdahoPpinetrout029_zps02a6de92.jpg)

Then the 2012 had a little action also.....
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Idahomuledeerdoe014_zpse69ae377.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Idahowhitetails9-17062_zps7418dc37.jpg)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 05, 2012, 05:08:00 PM: The new Bear hit again......
,,,,Sam,,,,,
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/bigSaladoboar014_zpse3cdb7d7.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/bigSaladoboar017_zpsc59fa2a7.jpg)
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Post by: Larry m on October 05, 2012, 05:24:00 PM: Sam, You live the life!!!!!!!!!!!
Very Nice, Yours too Felix.........
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Post by: cacciatore on October 06, 2012, 03:50:00 AM: Thanks,
nice tusker there Sam.
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Post by: cacciatore on October 06, 2012, 03:51:00 AM: Please post a little of the story.
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Post by: vintage-bears on October 06, 2012, 11:20:00 AM: You killing me Sam!!!! :notworthy: :notworthy:

...........Philip
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Post by: TBinMN on October 06, 2012, 04:40:00 PM: I've said it before - this is one of my favorite all-time threads on TG - and I've been here a while :)
Not only because I've got the Bear T/D bug real bad - but because of all you guys taking the time to make these great posts!

Thanks to you all - and keep 'em coming!

Terry
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 07, 2012, 01:25:00 PM: Felix I just did a story on the Boar in the PowWow......
,,Sam,,
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Post by: 450 marlin on November 14, 2012, 07:22:00 PM: A guy on the *********** posted this one seeking info...a different combination of wood, pretty sharp
(http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u322/0710point/00small67649079.jpg)
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 14, 2012, 09:45:00 PM: Cool , is it a Bear looks bigger.....
,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: Bjorn on November 15, 2012, 07:11:00 PM: Looks Gainesville with bigger 'hips' and darker woods of course. Perhaps some left over signature pieces combined with other parts put together by an employee on lunch hours? Cool find! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: stagetek on November 25, 2012, 10:49:00 AM: I've managed to become the owner of three of them in an alarming short period of time. An early '80's greenie, a Supreme, and one of Big Jim's "red" Bubinga handles. At this rate I'll be right in the addiction catagory as well !!
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Post by: 450 marlin on December 01, 2012, 09:38:00 PM: That LH Supreme listed right now sure is a sweet bow..bad timing but a classy one
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Post by: vintage-bears on April 21, 2013, 01:16:00 PM: Back to the top

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/signedshelfside.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo8-1.jpg)
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Post by: vintage-bears on April 11, 2014, 10:21:00 AM: Last post here was a year ago!
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Post by: Robert Marvin on April 11, 2014, 11:11:00 AM: V-B's-whats that bottom riser?
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Post by: R.V.T.B. on April 12, 2014, 10:39:00 AM: I just returned from the Professional Bowhunters Society banquet in Cincinnati, awesome time by the way.
I carried one of my new Bear take down risers out there and had it signed by some of the guys who have
been carrying the traditional bowhunting torch for the last 50 years. Sadly, some of these guys are now
in their 70's and I fear they won't have many seasons left in them.

(http://http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010705_zps59ed412c.jpg)
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Post by: R.V.T.B. on April 12, 2014, 10:42:00 AM: (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010705_zps59ed412c.jpg)
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Post by: R.V.T.B. on April 12, 2014, 10:42:00 AM: (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010704_zps8a373da8.jpg)
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Post by: cmh on April 12, 2014, 01:45:00 PM: Very nice.... Congrats :)
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Post by: vintage-bears on May 21, 2014, 05:50:00 PM: I've listed some Bear TD bows in the classifieds for those interested.

.......Philip
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Post by: Calmb4tehPwn on May 22, 2014, 05:59:00 PM: I just got bit by the bug.

Going nuts over here!
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Post by: Lucas K on June 15, 2014, 11:26:00 PM: Is Mike St. John still making aftermarket risers?
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Post by: highlife on June 16, 2014, 11:59:00 PM: Just finished lowering the shelf and putting a nice radius to my old green stripe take down ... what a beautiful bow!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/greenstripe_zps8eb5f4da.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/highlife6/media/greenstripe_zps8eb5f4da.jpg.html)
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Post by: highlife on June 17, 2014, 12:01:00 AM: Removed the cheap plastic Bear medallion and put this old Waltham wrist compass in its place.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/Waltham_zps0b1e888f.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/highlife6/media/Waltham_zps0b1e888f.jpg.html)
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Post by: cacciatore on June 17, 2014, 03:02:00 AM: Very nice,I love the Green Stripes
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on June 17, 2014, 10:56:00 AM: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Larry m on June 17, 2014, 12:49:00 PM: Nicely done!!
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Post by: Ray Lyon on June 17, 2014, 01:12:00 PM: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: vintage-bears on June 18, 2014, 03:10:00 PM: Great shelf work Highlife.
The green stripe risers are my favorite.
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Post by: R.V.T.B. on June 19, 2014, 01:36:00 AM: I added a new 2014 B riser to my rack last week.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010810_zpsd98061de.jpg)

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010811_zps7519f599.jpg)

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010815_zps6e870e15.jpg)
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Post by: highlife on June 19, 2014, 05:16:00 PM: Green stripe is stunning in person, no doubt about it!
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Post by: Shane Reed on June 21, 2014, 06:48:00 AM: Just received a 1970 A handle in a trade with a guy. He wanted a Widow and I wanted his handle that came with number 2 38# period correct limbs. I must say that we are both happy. The ugly is that somone tapped through the coin, and placed another small hole in handle for site. They also put a bushing in for what I am guessing was intended for quiver. This handle has the built in strike plate like the Mag handles have. Serial is: A 2113 Shown in one of the pictures is this bow on the Rack with my Stickbowman signed type 1 #1297
I like this handle because it's not perfect, and I do not worry at all about shooting it. Also was grouping very well right away. I do not remember the last time I picked up a bow and put two arrows so close that I heard them touch when second arrow hit the target. I moved for 3rd arrow for fear of destroying one or more of them from contact.

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/117_4773.jpg) (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/mrgq4126/media/117_4773.jpg.html)

(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/mrgq4126/117_4772.jpg) (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/mrgq4126/media/117_4772.jpg.html)
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Post by: jcar315 on June 21, 2014, 09:20:00 AM: Very nice!
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Post by: Ray Lyon on June 21, 2014, 08:47:00 PM: The second A handle deal I've heard of in the last week.
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Post by: Shane Reed on June 21, 2014, 11:52:00 PM: Boy that #5221 is making the rounds! I owned and sold in March 2012 to a guy in Jersey. He sold it not long after with case limbs and quiver.
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Post by: Shane Reed on June 23, 2014, 12:47:00 AM: I have named the new A handle Henrietta
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Post by: Shane Reed on June 23, 2014, 12:56:00 AM: Want to refresh this information from Frank Scott's notes for dating Type1-Type2

Frank Scott's ledger of Bear Serial Numbers shows the ending serial numbers for these two years...

1970
A-2141
B-2131
C-1860

1971
A-2277
B-2348
C-2262

1972 & 1973 Frank did not record serial numbers for any bows in this ledger
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: dnurk on September 15, 2014, 01:27:00 PM: Tagging this thread for future updates...just getting into the Bear T/D addiction.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: damascusdave on September 18, 2014, 12:57:00 AM: Me too, though in a minor way...thanks for bringing this thread back up

DDave
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: slayer1 on October 02, 2014, 05:08:00 PM: up
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: R.V.T.B. on December 02, 2014, 01:38:00 PM: Working out a trade for another Bear T/D for the rack...

(http:// [url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stykshooter/media/eb2617f3-5064-4dae-a2cc-66be32486baa_zps1f265585.png.html] [img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/eb2617f3-5064-4dae-a2cc-66be32486baa_zps1f265585.png)[/url] [/IMG]

(http:// [url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stykshooter/media/4dbe9caa-60eb-40a8-b2f1-63fe612fd8d1_zps049a8bf6.png.html] [img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/4dbe9caa-60eb-40a8-b2f1-63fe612fd8d1_zps049a8bf6.png)[/url] [/IMG]
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on March 06, 2015, 10:19:00 PM: up :archer:
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Post by: zepnut on April 15, 2015, 08:59:00 AM: Brandon hits another home run.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF8095.jpg) (http://s581.photobucket.com/user/zepnut/media/DSCF8095.jpg.html)
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF8092.jpg) (http://s581.photobucket.com/user/zepnut/media/DSCF8092.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ron w on May 20, 2015, 07:30:00 PM: Looks like I'm going to play this game also. I have a "A" mag riser and a set of #2 limbs on the way. Thought about a Bear take down for a long time......now the time is here.
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Post by: R.V.T.B. on May 20, 2015, 07:35:00 PM: Good for you Ron!

Looks like I am bitten again. I called Big Jim's for another T/D. Couldn't resist his sales prices and free shipping.
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Post by: woodchucker on May 20, 2015, 08:25:00 PM: Gee Ron, Did I start something...????? :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ron w on May 20, 2015, 09:03:00 PM: Been thinking about one for while now Chuck......then all of a sudden when I started to get serious the prices went crazy.......just been waiting for the right deal. It popped up while I was in Baltimore at the shoot down there.
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Post by: Phil Magistro on May 20, 2015, 09:12:00 PM: I couldn't pass up Big Jim's sale and free shipping either. Ordered a two-tone A. Been a long time since I owned an A. Can't wait to shoot it.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: woodchucker on May 20, 2015, 11:32:00 PM: I thought the prices were "crazy" in 1984.....

When Bowhunter's Warehouse wanted $295 for one!!!!! :eek:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Phil Magistro on May 21, 2015, 07:32:00 AM: I bought a green stripe from Smoky Wagner's shop in Oil City, PA in 1984 for $350. Wanted to get one where I could see and hold it.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: shick on May 21, 2015, 08:11:00 AM: Just getting ready to put a B mag back together. I stripped it in order to have it dipped. Since I've been shooting longbows more of late, I decided to save the money and keep it the original Delta Green. I have an A and B mag that have served me well. The mags, in my estimation, have been the best 'back-up or go-to bows' ever made.
Shick
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: vintage-bears on May 21, 2015, 10:40:00 AM: X2
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Post by: Redtail2 on May 21, 2015, 02:23:00 PM: I've been playing with the mag risers for sometime now. I think for me and my friends, I have re-built more than 25. Most all were powder coated and a few camo dipped. My question is, I believe the rarest of all of them is the B target handle. Just got one and have only seen one other. Does anyone have production details, thoughts , or pics of these handles? Thanks, Steve
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Post by: Yohon on May 21, 2015, 08:44:00 PM: Being a metal riser fan I have been looking for a MAg handle for awhile and like ron w while at the Baltimore shoot last weekend I scored exactly what I was looking for
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/yohon/IMG_1540_zpst5fmz45k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/yohon/media/IMG_1540_zpst5fmz45k.jpg.html)
Got a set of limbs on the way and love reading some of the comments from shick, redtail and vintage on the mag risers. Looking for a high wrist grip but cant wait to shoot it and get it hunting ready.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Danny Roberts on June 17, 2015, 12:23:00 PM: My 80's green stripe should be here any day. Ordered a set of limbs from Big Jim yesterday for it. Already thinking about the next TD.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: R.V.T.B. on June 17, 2015, 02:52:00 PM: I admit that I have a wee little problem with Bear bows. I like the T/D's a LOT! I have picked up an "A" & "B" bow of each of the variations they have brought out since the reintroduction in 2011. I picked up a B two tone when they came out but had held off on an A for awhile. Well, Big Jim had his Memorial Day sale on Bear bows and I rectified that situation.

Here is my two tone "A" riser with #3 limbs making a 60" bow. This one is about 64-65 pounds at my draw length and very, very purty!

(http:// [url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stykshooter/media/Two%20tone%20A_zpszp2xa9bj.png.html] [img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/Two%20tone%20A_zpszp2xa9bj.png)[/url] [/IMG]

(http:// [url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stykshooter/media/Two%20tone%20A.%202png_zpshhsrnhqn.png.html] [img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/Two%20tone%20A.%202png_zpshhsrnhqn.png)[/url] [/IMG]

(http:// [url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stykshooter/media/Two%20tone%20A.%201png_zpswt6edsv3.png.html] [img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/Two%20tone%20A.%201png_zpswt6edsv3.png)[/url] [/IMG]
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Danny Roberts on June 17, 2015, 05:17:00 PM: Nice one. I was wanting to get a bubinga B riser but didn't act quick enough.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: monk on July 04, 2015, 04:18:00 PM: OH YOU GUYS ARE KILLIN ME!
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ron w on July 06, 2015, 09:29:00 PM: Got a "B MAG" coming this week, mid 70's with the dark gray hammer tone finish. The collection begins......... :eek:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 24, 2015, 03:46:00 AM: Just saw my old thread still going , had to sell all my Bears a while back due to the little thing called life. Now that things are getting back to somewhat normal I hope to be starting back with a few more Bear Takedowns in my future. It was sure some sad days when I had to part with my beloved collection of Bear gear but it had to be. I have been watching all the old Bear films and really wanting another takedown to carry in the woods again. Keep it alive guys.....

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Amberjack on July 24, 2015, 12:16:00 PM: I picked up a 2001 brown-stripe earlier this year and am just wondering what took me so long to get into one!

@Sam, I find that watching the old Bear films, especially 'Rural Route One' usually results in adding another Bear to the rack. Once the wife figures this out, I suspect she'll hide my DVDs!

The nice thing about Bears is that they're always out there. When the time is right, yours will come along.

Jack
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on July 25, 2015, 12:33:00 PM: I think a Green Stripe is in order to get me back in the game , I like the new two tone riser also....

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: DWT on July 25, 2015, 05:48:00 PM: Just bought my second A riser is two months, maybe I should join the bear of the month club :bigsmyl:
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on August 09, 2015, 12:12:00 AM: Looks as if I'm back in the Bear takedown game , I made a trade and got back the first one I ever had. Gold stripe I what I call it ( one from the 90s ) and looks as if I might have another on the way also. Guess I need to get out my old Fred camo and hat.....

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on August 19, 2015, 09:07:00 PM: :thumbsup: :archer:
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 09:33:00 PM: I did get back into the Bear TDs and they are treating me well again , just like good old friends.

,,,,Sam,,,,
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 11:31:00 PM: As said before I had to sell all my Bears a few years ago ( sad days ) I had 15 Takedown Bears ( 3 signed and a signature ). I now have 4 Bear takedowns and getting back into the grove with them , they have been with me again on my hunts for a year and a half. Going to try and build back up my collection of takedowns again so if you have any you don't like just send them my way I will give them a good home...

,,,,Sam,,,
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/2C917D93-3210-4DA3-84D3-527EB7412C6E_zps7iwgug2m.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/2C917D93-3210-4DA3-84D3-527EB7412C6E_zps7iwgug2m.jpg.html)

First animal after getting my GreenStripe after the sell off of my beloved Bear collection ...
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 11:35:00 PM: Then I got this fine free range Aoudad ram with a GoldStripe that was my original Bear TD I bought off of Vintage Bears. Traded and got it back from a good friend...
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/27AF0FD7-659A-42AA-94B9-C6834F0B3D8F_zpsohgpimuy.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/27AF0FD7-659A-42AA-94B9-C6834F0B3D8F_zpsohgpimuy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 11:38:00 PM: (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/9C77CBFB-106F-44D8-940F-3F8FF1D096C5_zpsgchcbwgd.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/9C77CBFB-106F-44D8-940F-3F8FF1D096C5_zpsgchcbwgd.jpg.html)

Then a nice WT with the GreenStripe..

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/97565C01-A686-4727-AE89-696A2B8DA452_zps8jr6legy.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/97565C01-A686-4727-AE89-696A2B8DA452_zps8jr6legy.jpg.html)

And a hog later that night....
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 11:46:00 PM: (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/D87175F9-BA7B-4AD5-B0DB-59C8191CD7D2_zpsmvanoaee.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/D87175F9-BA7B-4AD5-B0DB-59C8191CD7D2_zpsmvanoaee.jpg.html)

Several weeks later this one guy fell to the Green Machine...

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02/C9D39DB8-9E30-4C67-900B-CA18B107C3D6_zpsvcjqzdha.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02/C9D39DB8-9E30-4C67-900B-CA18B107C3D6_zpsvcjqzdha.jpg.html)

And one of the biggest hogs I have ever taken was put to rest with OL Green....
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 14, 2017, 11:49:00 PM: Just bringing my old thread up so you guys can get me going again...

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/3A8A8C8D-3992-4AE0-BB49-CEEC94011AD0_zpsky5ybue5.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/3A8A8C8D-3992-4AE0-BB49-CEEC94011AD0_zpsky5ybue5.jpg.html)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/21F397B5-43AC-484D-8A5B-F8C287B0F033_zps5ivfq6a8.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/21F397B5-43AC-484D-8A5B-F8C287B0F033_zps5ivfq6a8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: shick on February 15, 2017, 03:45:00 AM: Sam, you need 'help' my friend. thanks for bringing your pics back up.
Shick
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Post by: vintage-bears on February 15, 2017, 07:36:00 AM: There you go again Sam,
Jeez, leave some game for us!
Congratulations
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: crazynate on February 16, 2017, 11:17:00 AM: Man I'm so glad I'm not alone with collecting. I only have 1 takedown greenstripe but she is mint and she shouts great. I love the old bear bows. Something special about the way you feel when you have one in your hands.
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Post by: jcar315 on February 18, 2017, 08:17:00 AM: Well done Sam!

Bear TD's are something else.
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 18, 2017, 04:01:00 PM: And a few more since getting back to the Bear TDs....

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/C879729C-2600-4186-815B-C546DD46B315_zpsn1c88shn.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/C879729C-2600-4186-815B-C546DD46B315_zpsn1c88shn.jpg.html)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/385FAC1E-CDD7-4822-BA4D-ED7C5B5C9CE0_zpshvj4dybn.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/385FAC1E-CDD7-4822-BA4D-ED7C5B5C9CE0_zpshvj4dybn.jpg.html)

Colorado last September ....
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 18, 2017, 04:04:00 PM: (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/35CB851C-E3C4-4658-BB6F-74C6D5FDCE93_zpsv0jt13jp.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/35CB851C-E3C4-4658-BB6F-74C6D5FDCE93_zpsv0jt13jp.jpg.html)

A gift that I will keep forever......

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac45/samstephens71/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/1AACA322-D4B1-42CE-AA9E-8C75394912B4_zpswcqaekou.jpg) (http://s884.photobucket.com/user/samstephens71/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/1AACA322-D4B1-42CE-AA9E-8C75394912B4_zpswcqaekou.jpg.html)
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Post by: crazynate on February 21, 2017, 07:27:00 PM: Man those are some sweet pictures. I love that arm guard too.
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Post by: tippit on February 21, 2017, 09:16:00 PM: Just stumbled onto this thread. Here are my two Bear T/D...tippit

A riser with adjustable side plate...

(http:// [url=http://imgur.com/ve5oGKw] [img]http://i.imgur.com/ve5oGKw.jpg?3)[/url] [/IMG]

(http:// [url=http://imgur.com/jSkIX6f] [img]http://i.imgur.com/jSkIX6f.jpg?2)[/url] [/IMG]

Fred, Charlie, & Frank signatures on a B riser. I have a picture of Charlie & Frank holding the bow...

(http:// [url=http://imgur.com/9IQTEmq] [img]http://i.imgur.com/9IQTEmq.jpg?1)[/url] [/IMG]
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: cacciatore on February 22, 2017, 03:45:00 AM: Nice bows you have there, Jeff.
Title: Re: Bear T/D HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: cacciatore on February 22, 2017, 03:50:00 AM: Sam, I didn't know you had that many Bear TDs one time; it must have been a very sad day when you had to let go the signed ones and the Signature. I wish you to be able to have a great collection back
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Post by: cacciatore on February 22, 2017, 03:51:00 AM: Since Brandon of ROC doesn't make the limbs anymore what are your take if you need a new set of limbs?
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 23, 2017, 01:27:00 AM: Those are some awesome bows tippit .....

Yea it was some bad days in my life when I sold off everything ( did not want to but had no choice )..

As for new replacement limbs I don't really know , I do like the newer Bear limbs.

,,,Sam,,,