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Title: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Green Mountain Boy on August 20, 2012, 10:55:00 PM

I picked up a Bear Grizzly today, from research online I think that it was made in 1969:

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517368.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517368.jpg)

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517442.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517442.jpg)

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517497.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1345517497.jpg)

I have a couple of questions.  
1. Am I right on the year?
2. Any idea as to the type of wood?
3. I paid what I think is very little for the bow, the only real mark is the one you an see on the grip, I think it is from the former owners wedding ring.  What's it worth?

It shoots great and I'm pretty excited to have it on my rack!

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Green Mountain Boy on August 20, 2012, 10:59:00 PM

I'm new to posting pictures, if you can't read it the grip says:

9R17665
AMO 56"
40#

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: TRAP on August 20, 2012, 11:32:00 PM

1969 it is

I thought 69 Grizzlies were 58" but what do I know.  

let me guess, Shedua

cool bow

Trap

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Jack Shanks on August 21, 2012, 07:06:00 AM

The 1968-70 Grizzlies were 56" AMO. The 68-69 were solid Shedua risers while the 1970 had an accent stripe through the riser.

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Green Mountain Boy on August 21, 2012, 08:37:00 AM

Thanks Guys! I picked it up to work on my form at a lower weight, maybe try for turkey and so that my daughter will have something to grow into.  It's a pretty sweet bow so far!

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: ron w on August 21, 2012, 08:45:00 AM

Nice find....great bows.......

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: tuscarawasbowman on August 21, 2012, 11:21:00 AM

I have one also. Shoot real sweet for a shorter bow IMO.

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: mossyoakpenn on August 21, 2012, 03:30:00 PM

My brother shoots the same bow and when he does his part it groups verrrry tightly. Enjoy...

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: yellow bow on August 21, 2012, 07:48:00 PM

nice find.

  :cool:

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Green Mountain Boy on August 21, 2012, 11:15:00 PM

Thanks for the replies, I'm not looking to sell it, its just too neat! I do wonder what it is worth though.

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Jack Shanks on August 22, 2012, 07:19:00 AM

The 68-70 Grizzlies are pretty common. Usually $100-$150 range. Although there are always the exceptions. This one was listed and sold yesterday.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=053358

Title: Re: My New To Me Bear!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 23, 2012, 10:17:00 PM

Great Bows. Thats the bow I started bow hunting with. it was my fathers.  I bought one from Jack a few years ago and gave it to my dad since his broke.

I now have a 68. very similar bow and I shoot it as much as my other favorite bow.