1965 Kodiak or Grizzly?

[BBK41ND]

Hi, I'm looking for a good used shooter the same age as I am.My question is ,what would the serial # be to make it a 1965?I am not up on the Bear brand bows and any help would be greatly appreciated.ThanksHarry

[Mo. Huntin]

the other day somebody asked a question about an old bow and somebody said to ask the guys in the collector forum about it.  Maybe they could help you as well. Good luck

[cacciatore]

Harry, it is pretty easy to date a 1965 Bear bow for that year the serial# begins with 5xxxxx.

[Blackhawk]

Example of a '65 Kodiak: (limb glass is greenish-gray)