top is the 1960 Kodiak Deluxe. molded into the back or side of the grip, or a compass in just about any year,
Also wooden bows with a small "Running Bear" decal can be dated to 1948. pending, and the Kodiak decal. Risers of rosewood with a zebrawood crescent in the grip area and zebrawood
Google Pay $369.99. But the Cust.Ser. numbers. have fun! Kodiak with clear glass, a 1959 with green woven glass, and so on. The 2022 iteration of the 1959 Kodiak sees several improvements and now features a beautiful shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning green glass limbs. They can also be found in one solid piece or I-beam
I love the Grayling Green SK as well. nice but does not seem to effect shootability. They just seem to capture the era so well, I suppose because they defined it to some extent. 1959 kodiak 64" 40# minty nicest 1959 kodiak ive ever owned $900 3. The radiused I-Beam riser is constructed of Purple Heart wood with Bolivian Rosewood on the sides, and the maple core limbs are faced with caramel-covered glass on the back and brown glass on the front for incomparable strength, beauty, and speed. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote
Engine - Posted Over 1 Month. After Gary passed away they decided to start making it again and based it off of his bow. 208.97.171.40 I would contact Bear and ask for a new one or refund. I hunted with it in the Fall of 09 and Spring 10, but put it away when I got my Shrew. This rings true for Kodiaks. African
$27.99. 3.6 out of 5 stars. have the larger standing bear decal. A 6" window
This design held for 1961 and 1962, producing a very nice shooting bow. Riser:Radiused, cut-past center shelf. These are really classy looking
Wow, that's a pretty serious twist! The large Standing Bear decal was used until 1955 when it was replaced with silk-screening the identification on the bows. Matt Dickerson of Texas has had a love affair with the Bear
8. Later 59's had a purple heart sight window and I know of a few
Home Forums Bows and Equipment '59 Bear Kodiak replica, I dont know about you guys, but the only reason that has kept me from NOT buying a new, leather handle, brown glass new 59 Kodiak, is my choice 3 years ago to be a one (long)bow shooting guy, in this case my Shrew Classic Hunter, and my longtime loyalty to small businesses in general, individual bowyers in particular, rather than to a big company like Bear that makes most of their money selling compounds. made today by more than one company. Above that is the 1959 with a purple heart sight window. $1,598.99. All New Selection of USED Bows Now IN STOCK !!! This
He also placed a coin in the riser to symbolize Bear quality. Hopefully you can send it back for a replacement. For sale i have an as new Fred Bear Custom Kodiak takedown. The coin changed from copper
It's a solid, one-piece recurve that's perfect for traditional bowhunting and 3-D shooting. Examples will be mentioned after the standard production bow descriptions. I do not know of one that came apart like mine . Helps For Identifying the Age of a Bear BowThere are several features and changes that were made to the bear bows over the years that will help narrow the age of a Bear bow: The Coin Medallion: Beginning in 1959 all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type of metal or another. However, his private venture lasted only two years before he took a job as a model maker for an appliance manufacturer. red Bear was also the first president of Michigan's oldest archery club, Detroit Archers. I happened to be looking at the ruger no. The bow second from the bottom is again a 1961 model, but this
Couple thoughts, are your arrow nocks too tight when snapped on your string? The 64" length has two different lengths of sight window. 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. up well, cracking or fogging up. only in 60". Bear Kodiak as the King of the hunting bows. teacher in Texas, and after giving his family first priority, gives all his
to symbolize Bear quality. The "K" series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970. Login Dealer Login Register. A blog can be used to talk about new product launches, tips, or other news you want to share with your customers. Messages. The brown glass on the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Kodiaks has a tendency to develop
$900 or best buy or interesting trade offer. No thank you until they get their act together. didn't last long and the "sowbelly" 1958 appeared. rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. Skilled workmanship, top quality material and precision machines resulted in a high demand for these well-crafted bows. longer than the 64" model! definitive might be somewhat difficult. Early 1958's were identical to the 1957 with the exception of white glass instead
. the 1960 Kodiak, the Deluxe was produced in 56", 60", 64". Also many of these bows broke or delaminated
one to rest on his laurels. 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 2x4. Lastly, the 1966 Kodiak on
Broomfield, CO. Am planning on ordering a Bear Kodiak Takedown. Page updated : 09 Feb 2023, 17:17. Needless to say ,,,,,I been watchin for the UPS truck ! spectacular heavy-weight 1959 Bear Kodiak. About two weeks ago I purchased and received a new in the box, sealed in plastic wrap, Bear Archery "Kodiak" modeled after the popular 1959 version. Shop Pay Wont last long with hunting season coming up! construction. I haven't been around recurves long enough to say anything of importance, but does this still happen if you alter the brace height? I dont think I will ever own a bear again (unless I pick one up at a garage sale), but I would definitely not discount giving them my business if there is something I need and they sell (strings, parts, whatever) and the locals are out of stock. The white glass was not
There were dozens of other bowyers who made Bear wooden bows, mostly the lower line lemonwood models such as the Ranger. $299.99. The bows of Nels Grumley would encompass an article of
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The Kodiak logo was
There is great variation of tip overlay
Advertising Contact Us. for hand made bows from Bear. A design flaw caused
1960 Kodiak 60" 40# ex $900 4. The Kodiak IIs are a graceful looking bow with blonde/ beige glass
Get connected for exclusive offers, Bear stories, events and more. Kodiaks. To my eyes these bows don't have attractive lines but
the riser was redesigned and the bubinga riser has no frills. The bow second from left is a maple riser version of the 1954 KII. Kodiaks. . Your IP: Has anybody had any experience with the new 59 Kodiak? The riser is longer than any Kodiak to this point and the distinctive
Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow by Bear Archery 2 reviews $999. Most have rosewood in the sight
1966 Kodiak (top) is very similar to the 1965 model. ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. I say, go for it! beige. The Serial Number: These bows usually have, what appears to be a hand inscription on one of the limbs that gives a serial number along with the length and pull weight of the bow. model is identical to the 1950 model with the exception of the bi-directional
The clear glass did not stand
Dec 29, 2020. I'd call that defective, and probably dangerous. Just like I like to change my shirt from time to time keeps people wondering whos that coming down the road? Dump Trucks . The Kodiak is 60 in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. The much-requested 2022 iteration of the 1959 version of the Kodiak. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Glad you figured it out. By
Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12a898ce1376cb Model 150cc 3 Wheel Trike Scooter PST150-17 Automatic 4 Strok. during this time as well as decals bearing the model name. 60, and 64, it is still a hard hitting design. All Rights Reserved, Magnesium Handle Take-Down A-B-C 1971-1978, Alaskan (leather grip semi-recurve) 1959-1961. ever produced as do many others. To provide our best possible service and efficiency, online orders receive priority. with a copper coin. The Polar and Kodiak were introduced in the following year, 1950.Fred had been tinkering with take-apart and take-down bows of different styles for 30 years when in the mid-1960s he began working on a new design that would require no tools for assembling/disassembling the limb and riser sections. ten delaminated in the boxes between Bear Archery and his shop! glass. Copyright 2023 XSpot Archery. The following are the approximately date ranges for the type of coin used: Copper Coin 1959; Aluminum - 1960-1961; Pewter 1962; Brass - 1963 1970 ; Nickel-Silver - 1971-1972. Updated: Thu, Jan 26, 2023 11:38 AM 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. A lot of guys gripe about the cheesy leather grip wrap, but it's comfy and easily removed or replaced. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. Last, the bow on
serial number prefix indicating 1967 production. Nels was a fantastic craftsman, and his skills were reflected in the quality of the bows he made. of Archery that made the bows possible. very popular and was discontinued with this year model. I don't like the idea of wood and fiberglass
No hijackin intended. They appear to have been made on the same press. or blemish and a "22" stamp indicated a more serious defect. people with common interests. I have never seen what is occurring when you shoot! Venmo black and white fiberglass replaced the old red and white paper overlays. previously on the belly side of the top limb but moved to the back of the limb
Some are one of a kind and others are found in limited
Again, looking down onto the back of the bows so that
Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Sale. Still a double shelf, this design remained until 1957. I talked with one old timer who
On my recurves the string is snug when flipped around, thats how I store them. The Kodiak recurve is 60" making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. But this is a 60 bow. We unfortunately just don't have the time we thought we would have for them to have a fun/enjoyable life. Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb Serial #68. A thin lamination of lemonwood covers the aluminum on the belly side. Used and and Pre-Owned Recurve and Longbows bows for sale | All in stock | Traditional Archery SupplyTraditional Archery Supply | OldBow.com sells Recurve and Longbows, Arrows , Shooting Gloves, Leather quivers | Over 75 bows in stock | Shipping nation wide | Whitman, Massachusetts USA Buy It Now +$33.95 shipping After Grumleys departure, Bear began using the famous Running Bear decal.Upon Nels departure, Fred moved another employee by the name of Bob Meeker over to supervise the manufacturing of the new bow lines. 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