Bear Archery Identification Help + Maintenance

[dddavila17]

I recently acquired a vintage Bear Supermag 48 recurve bow (Grayling Era). It has a predominantly black finish with white and gold accents and a brass medallion. The serial number is 6N2690. Do you have any information regarding when this bow was manufactured? My best guess is sometime 1966 - 1978 (i.e. when supermag 48 production started --> when Bear Archery moved from Grayling to Gainesville).

Despite minor cosmetic defects, the bow is in overall great condition and has been cleared for use by my local archery shop. I was wondering about using some type of oil/wax to polish up the finish; however, I am unsure what to use. I have seen various suggestions online (ex: Pledge, Tru-Oil, Howard Feed-N-Wax, etc...), but I am nervous because I do not want to damage the bow. Do you have any suggestions for maintaining the laminated wood?

[Amberjack]

Howdy, nice looking SuperMag.

The leading '6' on the serial number indicates 1966 manufacture.
As far as what to put on it - generally nothing is fine unless you see the finish flaking or wearing down to the wood/glass.  The laminations will be rock solid for years from now unless it's mistreated.  From the pictures you show, that one looks darn near in mint condition.
Bear put a nice, long lasting finish on these.

If you run into a situation with a worn finish, a bow refinish might be in order.  Lots of Youtubes on this process.  Look down below in this forum for Bowdoc's tips on bow repair/refinish.

Good luck and enjoy that bow!

AJ