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Title: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 29, 2012, 05:44:00 PM

Whatever lucky guy ordered this bow from his local Bear dealer back in 1969/1970 sure had good taste. The ultimate target/practice and hunting setup.
This package doesn't appear to have seen the light of day for some time and the Bear Travel Takedown Case certainly did it's job protecting it for all these years.

Today might have been the first day limbs were ever snapped into this handle....

A-1744 Riser
#2 Length 45# and 55# Dimpled/Scalloped White Tips

 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744003.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744005.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744011.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744014.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744015.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744007.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744008.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 29, 2012, 05:45:00 PM

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744025.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744019.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744018.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744023.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744022.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744024.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/A-1744021.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Wolfkiss on August 29, 2012, 06:13:00 PM

Wow..........   :eek:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: jcar315 on August 29, 2012, 06:15:00 PM

Awesome pick up!!!

  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: cacciatore on August 29, 2012, 06:31:00 PM

SWEEEET!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: yellow bow on August 29, 2012, 07:29:00 PM

Way to go Nick   :thumbsup: .

  :cool:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Blackhawk on August 29, 2012, 07:53:00 PM

I am sooooooo jealous...  :nono:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: 450 marlin on August 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM

"The Ultimate Package"  you nailed it

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 29, 2012, 08:05:00 PM

Thanks Guys.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: shick on August 29, 2012, 08:09:00 PM

Nick, all I can say is, 'you make good rabbit, pilgrim'.
Shick

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 29, 2012, 08:12:00 PM

:biglaugh:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: subsonic on August 29, 2012, 09:15:00 PM

Is there a story behind it?

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: johnnyrazorhead on August 30, 2012, 12:12:00 AM

Doesn't get any better than that.I too would like to hear the story behind that one.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: TBinMN on August 30, 2012, 12:14:00 AM

Holely Moley! Congratulations Nick.

I'd sure like to hear any story behind that one too.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: hayslope on August 30, 2012, 06:32:00 AM

Amazing Nick.  It looks brand new!  You did well my friend!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 30, 2012, 06:44:00 AM

Thanks Guys.

Unfortunately as of right now I don't have any story/background on it. I purchased it from Florida and I am trying to get any information on it.

If I am lucky enough to dig up any facts on it I will be sure to post them up.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Danny Rowan on August 30, 2012, 08:51:00 AM

I hate you Nick, LOL. I have been looking for one with no luck. The #2 limbs making a 58" bow and 55# are a perfect choice.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on August 30, 2012, 09:11:00 AM

Danny, HAHAHA. Yeah, #2's on an A make a sweet shooting bow.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: 4runr on August 30, 2012, 03:47:00 PM

Nice find Nick!

I was afraid you were gonna tell us you found it at a yard sale for $35  :scared:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: 1/4 away on August 30, 2012, 06:51:00 PM

Wow!!  Awesome find, congrats!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Larry m on August 31, 2012, 01:32:00 AM

You certainly come up with some nice ones!!!! Very very Nice................   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: vintage-bears on August 31, 2012, 10:08:00 PM

That's a beauty Nick!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: 6feathers on September 01, 2012, 08:48:00 PM

wow, fantastic find

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: JEFF B on September 02, 2012, 12:51:00 AM

real nice

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: reddogge on September 02, 2012, 07:20:00 PM

Way to go Nick.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on September 03, 2012, 08:34:00 AM

Thanks Again Guys.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: don kauss on September 05, 2012, 09:19:00 AM

Danny sounds desperate...can somebody loan him a bow...?  ;)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on September 05, 2012, 11:49:00 AM

I already told Danny if I decide to pass the bow on to a new owner he gets first crack at the package!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Hud on September 12, 2012, 12:26:00 AM

Absolutely perfect, perhaps the ultimate setup.   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Trooper on September 14, 2012, 09:12:00 AM

Wow, what a find!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: TBinMN on September 21, 2012, 12:29:00 PM

Nick,
I find that I keep coming back to look at your sweet set up - just plain bee-you-tee-full!
I got the bug bad now, worse than ever- I need to find an early B Riser.  I think that might stop the shakes for a little while anyway...   :bigsmyl:  

I'll be heading into the woods this Sunday and Monday - first time out this season (started last weekend here in MN). I'll be carrying my A Riser with 50lb #3 white tips.
I can't wait!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Hit-or-Miss on September 22, 2012, 06:49:00 PM

Ok, I HAVE to ask. Are you going to hunt with this mint old Bear, or is it a safe queen? That is one pretty bow, looks brand new!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Bjorn on September 22, 2012, 07:54:00 PM

Amazing!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on September 22, 2012, 08:34:00 PM

This bow is soon going to it's new owner: Danny Rowan and it will be used!!!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: TBinMN on September 22, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

So that's where Danny found his bow - I was wondering since I saw his post selling his spectacular Blacktail!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Danny Rowan on September 23, 2012, 09:35:00 AM

:bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:  

Can ya tell I am happy,LOL. And yes it will be used.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: Danny Rowan on September 23, 2012, 09:37:00 AM

:bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:  

Can ya tell I am happy,LOL. And yes it will be used.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: cacciatore on September 24, 2012, 01:26:00 PM

Well done Danny,I knew you were looking for something like that,since you regretted to sell your old one.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Takedown Hunting Bow A-1744 "The Ultimate Package"
Post by: vintage-bears on September 27, 2012, 09:06:00 AM

Congratulations Danny!
You got yourself a dandy setup...........