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Title: how old is this bear
Post by: Clinglish on December 03, 2012, 04:06:00 AM

Hi all , stumbled across a used bear recurve stacked out the back of my mates gunb shop and I was hoping the age could be identified by the serial number.
KR95010
Its 58'AMO and 50#@28 so should be a good shooter . Will get some pics up after I pick it up as some hints on how to refinish will be needed.
Thanks in advance
Clint

Title: Re: how old is this bear
Post by: papabear08 on December 03, 2012, 04:52:00 AM

Sounds like a Grizzly from the 70s.

Title: Re: how old is this bear
Post by: Jack Shanks on December 03, 2012, 08:46:00 PM

KR serial number and 58" AMO started 1971. The 71 and 72 model were single wood risers.Dual futurewood riser with accent strip and raised medallion 1973-mid 77.

Title: Re: how old is this bear
Post by: Clinglish on December 06, 2012, 12:06:00 AM

Are they rated as collectible or just a great bit of archery history?

Title: Re: how old is this bear
Post by: Jack Shanks on December 06, 2012, 08:08:00 AM

I guess any Bear Grayling bow can be collectable. I have owned all the year Grayling Grizzlies except a 1954 at one time or another.  Due to space and money the newest one in my collection now is a 1971.

Were you able to narrow the year down on yours from my discription?