Title: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 19, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 19, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Couldn't afford a 57 Chevy so I got this 57 Kodiak Special off the big auction site instead. I can't believe it went for 89 bucks. I think these Kodiak Specials from the 50's are the best value out there right now. I guess the fact that this one only pulls 36 pounds kept the price down. The wood on it is beatuful. Pictures don't do it justice.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp1.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp3.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp4.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp5.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57Ksp6.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp7.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp8.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp1.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp3.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp4.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp5.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57Ksp6.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp7.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/57KSp8.jpg)
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 19, 2008, 03:04:00 PM
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 19, 2008, 03:04:00 PM
looks like a keeper, enjoy!
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: John Nail on April 19, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
Post by: John Nail on April 19, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
My favorite bows. I never shot one I didn't like.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 19, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 19, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
Sir , that is a dandy!!!!!!!If I ever find a Lefty , I will buy it! :)
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Precurve on April 19, 2008, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Precurve on April 19, 2008, 07:36:00 PM
That beauty looks barely used. Wonderful shooters. Really, really underated bows.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Killdeer on April 19, 2008, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on April 19, 2008, 08:00:00 PM
Lovely bow, Bill! That is one that you will be able to shoot all your life, and you got a good deal on it.
I thought it was a '57 Kodiak, with special pics... I was really looking forward to innovative photographic techniques. :thumbsup:
I thought it was a '57 Kodiak, with special pics... I was really looking forward to innovative photographic techniques. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 19, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 19, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Yes Sir - I like my 57 Special too. Here's what I had to say about mine a little over 4 years ago.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=39;t=000053
Still have it. In fact shot it just this afternoon. 64" 45# @ 28" Good Shooters.
Danny
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=39;t=000053
Still have it. In fact shot it just this afternoon. 64" 45# @ 28" Good Shooters.
Danny
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Aeronut on April 19, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
Post by: Aeronut on April 19, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
I was lucky and got to hunt with the LDB. I decided I wanted one of my own and got a 57 Special that is 50#@27". No misprint, 27". Shoots like a dream.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 11:27:00 AM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 11:27:00 AM
I must admit my ignorance is a little emabarrasing. This post has elicited many comments about "The Little Delta Bow" or "LDB". I have no idea what that means. Can someone enlighten me or tell me where this story is posted so that I can read it?
Thanx
Thanx
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Steve C. on April 20, 2008, 11:38:00 AM
Post by: Steve C. on April 20, 2008, 11:38:00 AM
Very Nice!! I appreciate your complying with [CENSORED]
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
All you need do is ask, milord.
LDB (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum&f=36&submit=Go)
Killdeer :notworthy:
LDB (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum&f=36&submit=Go)
Killdeer :notworthy:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
Wow! To think about the great archers that have held that bow. And all the game it has taken. The places it has been. The history in it is amazing.
Does this bow still "make the circuit?" I would love to hold her one day.
Does this bow still "make the circuit?" I would love to hold her one day.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: woodchucker on April 20, 2008, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on April 20, 2008, 03:02:00 PM
I have to say Bill, This one has me stumped LOL. Now I'm not an "expert" by any means :rolleyes: but all of the '57 Kodiak Specials that I have seen had "butterscotch" colored glass on the back and "dark brown" colored glass on the belly.
Maybe some more pictures and a trip over to "Traditional History/Collecting..... :thumbsup:
Maybe some more pictures and a trip over to "Traditional History/Collecting..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 03:27:00 PM
Woodchucker-
When I first got this bow I did not know if it was a 57 or a 58. Droptine59 is still on record as saying a 58. Bowdoc, alaskabowhunter, and Nolz all say 57. Bowdoc sayd the easiest way to tell is the serial number. He says x=57 y=58. It may still turn out in fact that this is a 58- and that would be OK too. I have reached out to the experts and they don't agree!
When I first got this bow I did not know if it was a 57 or a 58. Droptine59 is still on record as saying a 58. Bowdoc, alaskabowhunter, and Nolz all say 57. Bowdoc sayd the easiest way to tell is the serial number. He says x=57 y=58. It may still turn out in fact that this is a 58- and that would be OK too. I have reached out to the experts and they don't agree!
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: vermonster13 on April 20, 2008, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on April 20, 2008, 03:30:00 PM
It looks just like my old 58 so maybe it's a late 57.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
That's why it was so cheap...it's obviously a forgery, or suffering delusions. I will give you half what you paid for it, because you are new to the sport and I wouldn't want you to walk away thinking we were all crooks. I guess I can find some way to dispose of this impostor, or sickie, whatever. You won't have to look at it anymore. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Killdeer the Beneficent
Killdeer the Beneficent
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: woodchucker on April 20, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on April 20, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Killy, yer killin' me LOL!!!!!
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 20, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
That is what has attracted me to this hobby called trad archery. People like Killy who go the extra mile to make sure that you are not taken advantage of. I have not have the privledge of meeting her yet (I will in Baltimore next month) but this woman has a heart of gold.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on April 20, 2008, 04:46:00 PM
:jumper:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 21, 2008, 01:52:00 AM
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 21, 2008, 01:52:00 AM
The top 3 bows are 1956 Kodiak Specials, the bottom 4 are different length 1957 Kodiak Specials.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota108-1.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota108-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 21, 2008, 01:53:00 AM
Post by: alaskabowhunter on April 21, 2008, 01:53:00 AM
these are 1958 Kodiak Specials.... hope this clears up all the confusion.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota080.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota080.jpg)
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: woodchucker on April 21, 2008, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on April 21, 2008, 06:35:00 AM
Now I see it!!!!! Same thing only differant..... :confused:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Migra Bill on April 21, 2008, 07:28:00 AM
Post by: Migra Bill on April 21, 2008, 07:28:00 AM
Well- according to those posts - mine would be a 1957. Only weird thing is the glass color.
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Shell on April 21, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: Shell on April 21, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
Chuck, you're killing me with those...please put them away.
Bill, I got a "Jer-Bear" 1957 KS that looks like yours. I will have to wait to get pics of it, smooooooth as butter :thumbsup:
You got a great find!!
Bill, I got a "Jer-Bear" 1957 KS that looks like yours. I will have to wait to get pics of it, smooooooth as butter :thumbsup:
You got a great find!!
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Shell on April 21, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
Post by: Shell on April 21, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
I wanna meet Killie too.... :readit: :campfire:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: Killdeer on April 21, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on April 21, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
I was just up in New York, Shell, but you and Frank stayed away...most conspicuously away. :rolleyes:
Why don't you guys hop into your new used truck and come to a southern shoot? Maybe ATAR? You can camp with me, I have two sites.
This thread made me get out an old Kodiak I bought a few years ago. I think it's a '56, but I'm no expert. I gotta shoot that thing soon. I have an old static Grizzly that I have never shot, too. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend. We're having a shoot at my archery club, too!
:bigsmyl:
Killdeer :campfire:
Why don't you guys hop into your new used truck and come to a southern shoot? Maybe ATAR? You can camp with me, I have two sites.
This thread made me get out an old Kodiak I bought a few years ago. I think it's a '56, but I'm no expert. I gotta shoot that thing soon. I have an old static Grizzly that I have never shot, too. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend. We're having a shoot at my archery club, too!
:bigsmyl:
Killdeer :campfire:
Title: Re: Newly Acquired 57 Kodiak Special Pics
Post by: sticshooter on April 21, 2008, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on April 21, 2008, 05:17:00 PM
Killie I been trying to talk shell into moving south! <><