Bear Grizzly UPDATE: What a find!

[Archie]

I am looking at purchasing a Bear Grizzly bow locally, not for me, but potentially for a member of the church I pastor.  I don't know much about them, but the general opinion I have is that there are a lot of guys that shoot them and they are pretty good bows.  I have some young men in our church who have developed an interest in shooting, as a result of my many sermon illustrations involving archery!

What would I be looking at spending for one in pretty good condition?  $100?  $300?  Any info would help.  I don't need to know the deep secrets of these bows, just a basic understanding of them, their quality, and their value.  The one I'm looking at seems like a good deal, in the low $100's, but I don't want to get taken.

[4runr]

Archie,

The answer depends on many factors. The grizzly has been in production since the early 50's.
There are alot of different configurations of them. Can you be a little more specific as far as length and wood/glass colors?

[Archie]

Serial # KR15311

The bow is 50#, 58" long.  Futurewood riser, black and green, has quiver inserts (I think) and stabilizer tap (from factory?).

[Raineman]

Not being able to see its condition is a little tough, but if the finish is in good condition, everything is tight, and limbs are straight, I think you should be just fine in the range you mention (not sure if we are allowed to talk values on this forum so I'll send you a PM).

Details you provided put it at mid '70's ('73-'75ish), and those Grizzlys were virtually bomb proof. Stabilizer bushing is factory, quiver inserts were likely added by the dealer or the owner, might try to point that out to them and get a little discount         . Great hunting bows.

[Raineman]

oops..double post...sorry

[59Alaskan]

I have not shot one from that era but there are no shortage of guys who really think highly of them in terms of hunting bows.  As Raineman states their reputation is that of "bomb proof".  I really enjoy my 1972 Grizzly

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I love Grizzly bows.

Raineman hit it spot on.

[Stone Knife]

That vintage is good, I would say $100-$150 shipped Could go for under $100 depending on the condition.
50# might be a bit heavy for beginners.

[wooddamon1]

Great bows, I gave a newer one to a beginner in 45# and he was shooting like a maniac right away. I also have an older 70s model and it's a shooter, too. Right now I have it rigged up for bowfishing, but I wouldn't hesitate to take it after deer.

Depending on condition, that's not a bad price...

[Raineman]

Archie...I got the pics!

GO GET IT NOW!!

[Archie]

I just got the bow.  This started as a whimsical purchase (gift) for a fella at church...

But I ended up with a remarkably beautiful bow.  

It appears to be ALL original.  Box, the plastic bag the bow was originally sold in, string, shelf rug & strike plate, lower limb tip protector, old rubber nock point, and the bracket for the stabilizer/quiver.  The seller also included 4 Bear arrows and 8-arrow converta quiver that connects to the bracket at the stabilizer insert.  And the arrows came in part of their original box, too, with a sticker that tells what they are.

No aftermarket inserts drilled in, either!

There are no scratches.  None.  A couple of nicks the size of ant footprints.  This looks like a museum piece!  I doubt it was ever shot, and it was certainly never hunted with.

Thanks, Jim  (Raineman) for all your help.  It was good to meet you over the phone, too.

Awesome bow!

[59Alaskan]

PICTURES ARE NECESSARY!!!

Congrats!  That sounds like a tremendous find.  I love Grizzlys

[Shakes.602]

WOWEE!!  Great Purchase Pastor!!  

[Archie]

Here's a look at the bow...!

http://youtu.be/HZr6O9uqM8I

[Archie]

This is pretty neat, too.  I found a couple papers crumpled up in the bottom of the box!  This stuff has been in this box for 39 years!

Side 1:

Side 2:

[GRINCH]

Great find.

[Raineman]

Outstanding!

 

Looks even better than we talked about.

[Archie]

I'll try to put up a bunch of pics sometime today.  Even my wife likes this bow, which is good, because I had to dip into savings to buy it.

[Stone Knife]

Looks real nice.

[wooddamon1]

Very nice!