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Title: 1959 bear bows
Post by: Kituwa on December 06, 2012, 01:45:00 PM

I have been trying to collect one of each model of 59 bears.I am not sure what all diffrent models there were in 59 but i think it was Kodiak special, Kodiak, Polar, Grizzly, Alaskan, Cub. Was there a 59 Panda? Also does anyone have a pic of a 59 Cub? I cant find any pics here of one so far.
Thank!
Matt

Title: Re: 1959 bear bows
Post by: Phil Magistro on December 06, 2012, 02:29:00 PM

There was a Panda in the Bear catalog but no Cub.

Title: Re: 1959 bear bows
Post by: Kituwa on December 11, 2012, 01:32:00 PM

Thanks Phil. I will keep my eyes out for a Panda then.That one wont cost a lot either,lol.Do you know what color the glass is on a 59? I think it would be one of the ones with a leather handle and a plastic wedge that slips under the leather and could be used on either side?
Matt

Title: Re: 1959 bear bows
Post by: Bjorn on December 17, 2012, 06:26:00 PM

Here's a catalog pg
 (http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/59Panda.jpg)
Hope it helps

Title: Re: 1959 bear bows
Post by: Kituwa on December 17, 2012, 06:33:00 PM

Thank you Bjorn! It looks just like a 59 Alaskan except it looks like it uses a wedge under the leather instead of a true shelf like the alaskan.Now i know what to look for.