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Title: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 09:47:00 AM

I just bought a 1965 Bear Kodiak. How about some pictures of your vintage bows? Also, who makes strings for these old bows?

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Post by: damascusdave on August 22, 2015, 10:02:00 AM

You can use any string you want with a 1965 Kodiak...take a look at the tips on those limbs and recognize that had there been low stretch strings back then Bear would have used them...I was born in 1951 and Bear had issues with delamination because their bows had aluminum lams...I have not done any homework on other makes...I do collect 1960 Bears with the word Kodiak on them...if you do a search on my username you can see some pictures

DDave

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Post by: Michael Arnette on August 22, 2015, 10:18:00 AM

Very nice! 1988 anyone lol

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Post by: Steve O on August 22, 2015, 10:39:00 AM

1988...good gravy I am getting old :eek:

Fortunately I was born when Super Kodiaks were PRIMO.

1968

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Jamboree%202010/P6260706.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/osminski/media/Jamboree%202010/P6260706.jpg.html)

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Post by: SCATTERSHOT on August 22, 2015, 10:53:00 AM

I'm so old, any bows that are around from my birth year (1946) are probably in a museum somewhere.

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Post by: kadbow on August 22, 2015, 10:59:00 AM

1963 Kodiak. Bought it to hunt with for my 50th. Killed a doe with it that year. Now I have a vintage quiver for it too. Sweet bow that will get more use in the future.

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/kadbow/IMG_0350_zps11fb5f32.jpg) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/kadbow/media/IMG_0350_zps11fb5f32.jpg.html)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/kadbow/image_zps682b948d.jpg) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/kadbow/media/image_zps682b948d.jpg.html)

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Post by: JamesV on August 22, 2015, 11:18:00 AM

unfortunately there were not any bow back when I was born.

James

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Post by: M60gunner on August 22, 2015, 11:56:00 AM

I wonder if they had bows in 1945? If so I doubt it would be shootable.

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Post by: Goshawkin on August 22, 2015, 01:00:00 PM

Yep, I have a Browning Cobra I that is the same vintage as me

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Post by: Sean B on August 22, 2015, 01:02:00 PM

Closest I came was a '69 Kodiak Hunter. I'm still looking for the right '68 to come along! Hey Steve, that Super K looks about right!!! :cool:

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Post by: archer66 on August 22, 2015, 01:48:00 PM

1966 Bear Kodiak mag!!!!! Love it.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: imbowhunt10 on August 22, 2015, 02:38:00 PM

A 1951 60" Kodiak. This was a one owner bow when I bought it, and looks like it was never shot. Of course Fred used aluminum from world war II B-52 bombers in the limbs, and not many of these bows are still around today. I would love to string it up and nock an arrow, but will never take that chance. These were really pretty bows with the basket weave limbs, just didn't work out like they were intended to. I guess that makes me about............years old! I forgot to mention I also have the original soft cover for it.

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 05:29:00 PM

Awesome bows, guys! Wow!

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 05:47:00 PM

This is mine.

(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/longbowfanatic_1234/Mobile%20Uploads/4B5F9660-0516-4B79-9145-0160F522F7FC_zpst0oxibbj.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/longbowfanatic_1234/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4B5F9660-0516-4B79-9145-0160F522F7FC_zpst0oxibbj.jpg.html)

(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/longbowfanatic_1234/Mobile%20Uploads/00059680-5D66-4317-AC5D-1855034CCC14_zpskr2rwy1i.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/longbowfanatic_1234/media/Mobile%20Uploads/00059680-5D66-4317-AC5D-1855034CCC14_zpskr2rwy1i.jpg.html)

(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/longbowfanatic_1234/Mobile%20Uploads/AFC2199D-4684-4486-B948-5F4BB187C114_zpsbwdw11jl.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/longbowfanatic_1234/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AFC2199D-4684-4486-B948-5F4BB187C114_zpsbwdw11jl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on August 22, 2015, 06:44:00 PM

I have two a 66 Grizz and K Mag . I killed several deer with the Grizzly one on our 40th birthday come to think of it we both turn 50 next year maybe I'll dust it off.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Stickbow98 on August 22, 2015, 06:57:00 PM

Oh yeah, '59 Kodiak... Still sees it's share of action every Fall.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/My59KodiakBD36860in51shelfside.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stickbow98/media/My59KodiakBD36860in51shelfside.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/My59KodiakBD36860in51coinside.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/stickbow98/media/My59KodiakBD36860in51coinside.jpg.html)

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: boinky on August 22, 2015, 07:37:00 PM

I have a 1969 Bear Recurve.

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Post by: Brently on August 22, 2015, 08:02:00 PM

A 56 Bear Kodiak. 56 was a good year.

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 08:15:00 PM

Nice guys! Love the '59!!!

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Post by: The Whittler on August 22, 2015, 08:19:00 PM

Did they have laminated bows in 49. :-))

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Post by: centaur on August 22, 2015, 08:39:00 PM

Bows from my birth year went down with the Mary Rose.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 08:40:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by centaur:
Bows from my birth year went down with the Mary Rose.

:biglaugh: :laughing:

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Tony Sanders on August 22, 2015, 08:42:00 PM

Yes I do. This is a 1953 K4 Static tip Bear Kodiak. It is 64" in length and is approx 58Lbs at my draw. It was built in the year(1953)when I was born. I have not taken a deer with it yet, but hopefully I will take one with it this year. The bow is in very good shape for it's age, and still have the original bear stickers on it. I have shot it quite a bit with no problems, especially with my long draw of 31 1/2".

Tony

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/SNUFFER8/IMG_0049_zpsf43bc925.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/SNUFFER8/media/IMG_0049_zpsf43bc925.jpg.html)

(http://i.imgur.com/bqHjoWg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1rhHwZ8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jXqNMB8.jpg)

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 22, 2015, 09:03:00 PM

That is cool, Tony!

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Lady Frost on August 22, 2015, 09:15:00 PM

I'm not sure, I was born in 1974. Can someone please look at this and maybe guess? I was told it was 1970's

(http://i.imgur.com/TuBiSpP.jpg)

All of these bows are Beautiful, btw

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: csimpson on August 22, 2015, 09:43:00 PM

I've got a 1962 Grizzly 50lbs LH and a 1962 Kodiak 73lbs LH that i can't quite come to full draw on.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: tomsm44 on August 22, 2015, 10:29:00 PM

No, but now I want one. Thanks a lot. What's a good '84 to look for?

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: mangonboat on August 22, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

I've been eyeing a couple 1956 Kodiak Specials, but for now 1959 is a close I've gotten...shot my 1959 Gordon Plastics King tonight, in fact.

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Post by: Bud B. on August 22, 2015, 11:17:00 PM

I've been looking for a 65 Kodiak in lefty. I have a 65 Grizzly.

65 was a good year, wasn't it ;)

For cars, too.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Sean B on August 23, 2015, 06:53:00 AM

I'm waiting for Ron LaClair to post with a sinew backed self bow and stone point arrows!!!!! :laughing:

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: ChuckC on August 23, 2015, 08:21:00 AM

I don't think bows were invented yet. . . .
ChuckC

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Post by: maineac on August 23, 2015, 08:38:00 AM

(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_07406.JPG)

Here is my '61 K mag I bought off of Ga. Boy here on TGang.

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Post by: MnFn on August 23, 2015, 10:05:00 AM

I am in my early sixties and feel fortunate to have my dad's first recurve.

Unfortunately, I don't know how old it is. I do know when I was in first grade my dad traded an old duck boat that had seen better days for this bow. So it's age is very close to my age. It is about 68" long with a straight long bow style grip.

I was just given it by a nephew who thought I should have it. It did not come with a string so I contacted LBR. He seemed pretty knowledgable about these things, and made a string for me.

I have shot it, and it works fine, but I prefer my newer bows for hunting.

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Post by: SELFBOW19953 on August 23, 2015, 10:12:00 AM

I'm right there with you, "imbowhun10", only mine is a 62" Grizzly (1951 with a strip of aluminum).

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Post by: Tom on August 23, 2015, 10:35:00 AM

Amazing how many were born in '51, me also but the oldest bow I have is a '61 KS. But I do like the bows from the 60's well made, and still able to take game.

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Post by: Tejasmick on August 23, 2015, 11:46:00 AM

I was born in '67. I bought a Red Wing Hunter (AMF) know it was probably close to that time frame. Does anyone know when Bob Lee sold to AMF?

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Post by: Bladepeek on August 23, 2015, 11:46:00 AM

I have to disagree with ChuckC. Back when I was born, Genghis Kahn was shooting a pretty strong bow :)

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Post by: DarkTimber on August 23, 2015, 02:46:00 PM

I don't...but I've been wanting an '81 green stripe Bear takedown for a while. Just haven't found one yet.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Tom Phillips on August 23, 2015, 07:37:00 PM

2 - BEAR 1962' KODIAKS for me,man I love the Brazlian ROSEWOOD in them and they are GREAT shooters,Long fade outs and shorter limb.

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Post by: DGW on August 23, 2015, 09:03:00 PM

Mine is a 59 Bear Kodiak, 59 was a great year !

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: NIGEL01 on August 23, 2015, 10:14:00 PM

I'll be using my 1972 kodiak mag for my bear hunt next week. Shot a couple of critters with it already.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Ron LaClair on August 23, 2015, 10:52:00 PM

1936

(http://www.newarchery.com/content/files/mod.pages/uploads/history/andy-1.jpg)

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 24, 2015, 09:20:00 AM

Awesome pic, Ron!

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Post by: GreyGoose on August 24, 2015, 09:33:00 AM

Would have to steal it from a museum!

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Post by: Dave Pagel on August 24, 2015, 11:11:00 AM

Well, I was born in 59 and a lefty so I had to have a LH 59 Kodiak. I love the looks, history and all, but I don't shoot it worth a darn. I am going to sell it. I have to shoot what I shoot well.

D.P.

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 24, 2015, 11:36:00 AM

Dave, that one will go quick. Wish I were a lefty.

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Post by: longrifle on August 24, 2015, 12:40:00 PM

I have a 1969 Super K #55 same age as me.

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Post by: Car54 on August 24, 2015, 01:15:00 PM

Don't think they made them back then. ha

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: zepnut on August 25, 2015, 07:42:00 AM

1953 Kodiak K4 50#

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: ranger 3 on August 25, 2015, 01:12:00 PM

I need a 1947

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Zbone on August 25, 2015, 02:47:00 PM

Stickbow98 - "Oh yeah, '59 Kodiak... Still sees it's share of action every Fall."

Congrats, nice bow... Was born in 1959 also and would luv to own a '59 Kodiak or '59 Grizzly, which I hope to run across someday...

Question though, was that Bear quiver of the same time period?... Thanks

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Post by: joe vt on August 25, 2015, 03:19:00 PM

Shakespear born in 1960...we both be old

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/6397dab5-8f0a-4fee-86ca-ce763753aad5_zps1d54b651.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/6397dab5-8f0a-4fee-86ca-ce763753aad5_zps1d54b651.jpg.html) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/IMG_0828.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/IMG_0828.jpg.html)

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Post by: Bert Frelink on August 25, 2015, 06:23:00 PM

I do, it's a 1952 Bear Grizzly 50# @ 28"
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/52buck.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/quartermoonlongbows/media/52buck.jpg.html)

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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on August 25, 2015, 06:28:00 PM

Joe Vt and Bert- Awesome bows!!! :clapper:

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Post by: Producer on August 25, 2015, 08:59:00 PM

I have an ols 1970 Bear Super Kodiak. It is an awesome bow but I am older.

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Post by: curlis on August 25, 2015, 09:27:00 PM

I have a 67 kodiak hunter. Best year ever. Ha ha

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: LoneWolf73 on August 25, 2015, 11:39:00 PM

I have a 1955 dual shelf Grizzly Static tip I occasionally shoot. Kinda cool shooting a 60 year old bow.

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Phillip Fields on August 26, 2015, 01:00:00 PM

Anybody have a 1946?

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: dbd870 on August 26, 2015, 03:57:00 PM

I guess a 59 Bear Kodiak would be in order

Title: Re: How many of you have a recurve or longbow from the year of your birth?
Post by: Zbone on August 27, 2015, 10:24:00 AM

Dang, a lot of guys born in '59... Any you 59ers retired yet?

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