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Title: Old Bear Bow
Post by: twobows on June 28, 2013, 10:14:00 PM

One of the boys at work has a 64" Bear recurve 42# with a ser# Y36, brown glass, his grandpaw thinks he got in 1956 in Mich. Real good shape. Does that sound about right on the year?

Title: Re: Old Bear Bow
Post by: Horney Toad on June 28, 2013, 10:18:00 PM

I don't think that is enough info for the exact year. Is it a Polar? Kodiak Special?

Title: Re: Old Bear Bow
Post by: TonyW on June 28, 2013, 11:40:00 PM

Kodiak Specials in 1956 had gray glass backs and brown glass bellies.

Kodiaks in 1956 had brown/brown glass and double shelves.

Grizzlies in 1956 had black glass, double shelves, and only 62".

Polars in 1956 had red/red glass and double shelves.

Still don't know what yours "is," only listed what "was" in 1956.

Title: Re: Old Bear Bow
Post by: Walt Francis on July 14, 2013, 12:17:00 AM

Tony W,

Thanks!

A little research and I think the bow I bought this afternoon is identified, but probably not.  The bow is a 55#, 68" Kodiak Special with brown glass bellie and a sage-greenish/gray back and one shelf.  The serial number is XE493. Anybody have an idea what year it is?  Any imput is appreciated.

Title: Re: Old Bear Bow
Post by: alaskabowhunter on July 14, 2013, 07:24:00 AM

1955 or 1956... '55 will have water transfer decals, '56 will have silk screens.