I just had a friend offer me a Bear Kodiak 60" 50@28". He believes it is from the 50-60's. I am super excited to get my hands on it. The serial number is DJ619. Can some give me an idea of what year it might be.

Thanks

Post this over on the Trad History/Collecting forum and ask,I got answers there on an older Bear K-mag.

It's definitely pre-1965.

1965-69 serials started with a number, all 70's models started with a K.

Does it have a leather grip on it? That would put it in the 50's. You'd need to look more in depth at what decal is on it, etc. Here is a link with some good general info.

http://www.****.com/gds/How-To-Date-Your-Fred-Bear-Bow-/10000000001896218/g.html

those **'s are for the name of the big auction site.

They're going to want photos of the riser, tips (with overlays), logos, and shelf.  All of these are crucial to dating the older Bears.  There are some true experts, collectors, and refinishers on the History/Collecting forum.

Here's the link for Kodiak Specials-Kodiaks similar???

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=002059

Great thank you for the info.

Are you sure it is a 60 inch bow...a D prefix often indicates a 64 inch bow

DDave

I have not seen it yet but was told that it is 60".

I happen to have a couple 1956 and a couple 1957 Kodiaks that the serial no. start with the letter D. All 4 are 60"