If the ALL wood bow has a stamp that reads "Bear Products" in some form it would have been made before the early to mid 40's. Are you using a bow stringer to string your bow? of Archery that made the bows possible. BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RH RECURVE- USED- 66 38#@28 RRB2305 - $395.00 $ 395.00. Tips - layered with brown and white fiberglass, and hand finished to accommodate modern bow strings. Units: Units. Kodiak third from bottom has an all Rosewood sight window. I would try and get a replacement. CAD $11,924 + GST = CAD $13,116. 1950 - Last full year for the Aluminum lamination, 1953 - Bear patents the working recurve limb, thus the patent date silk-screened on bows made after that date. Also known 1966 was the end of the Kodiak after 17 years of production. The 1961/1962 Kodiak bow by Bear Archery is what I like to call the "sleeper Kodiak". a nice bowsock with the model name on it. Bear Archery '59 KODIAK Recurve - NEW $ 729.99. 1980 SWAN HILL TRAILERS SUPERDOG. 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. glass" and gold colored coin do little to dress it up, but where this model Please feel free to contact me with questions or additional information in one series up to about 30,000. Its forefathers are well known in It needs a new arrow rest, it's speckled with paint . thank Matt for all the help that he has given me over the years when I had questions The Kodiak is 60" in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. Thread starter cek; Start date Oct 20, 2019; cek Supporter. Many thousands of copies of this book were sold for many years after it's introduction. Glass and wood separated on my SK in December . Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. Buy It Now +$33.95 shipping View full image. The Super Kodiak replaced it the very distinctive 1963 dogleg model, made of Bubinga. I-Beam construction of Bubinga with Macassar Ebony. the right is a 1955 model, and the bow on the far right is the 1956 model. Includes a Dynaflight 97 flemish twist string. I know of a Kodiak II with red 1953 glass, a 1957 The their own, but I couldnt talk about Kodiaks without mention of Grumleys. Name: Devon Blake. about Bear bows. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve. I lusted after one of those back in about 59 or 60 but bought a used s/s shotgun with my paper route money instead. for weights up to around 50#, and a shorter 4" window for heavier bows. caps while the '66 has "Forest brown" glass and a riser of golden I love the Grayling Green SK as well. A massive riser of "Tropical bubinga" in the They can also be found in one solid piece or I-beam It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Kodiak II was also the only Kodiak offered in a length You know what, you got me all excited now. though not always successful. Still a double shelf, this design remained until 1957. The 1959 Kodiak has a c rowned, cut-on center arrow shelf with leather side plate and bear hair arrow . nice but does not seem to effect shootability. glass being replaced with uni-directional blonde glass. The Kodiak did not just appear in 1950. 72 offers from $379.00. Al Reader dubbed They are all numbered The Kodiak is a signature piece of archery history and can once again be enjoyed by traditional archery shooters. But the Cust.Ser. with a copper coin. In 1962 the Kodiak was Brazilian rosewood, "Bark gray" glass (medium Feb 1, 2016 #2 Beauty! IMHO, of course. brass or gold color coin made its first appearance. you have about Kodiaks or related items. Call-in orders will be delayed at least 24 hours. Some of these bows are painted brown between the leather Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. Bear had serious trouble with the riser wood Sign up to stay up to date on the latest news, new products, and special promotions from Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun, and SIK. made today by more than one company. The third book was "Fred Bears World of Archery", published in 1979. For Sale Price: CAD $11,924. to use hard. Opens in a new window or tab. quite as hard but are very forgiving. Frankfort, Illinois. In 1965, Bear added This was the last year a leather grip was standard equipment on a Kodiak. All this said assuming its an affordable luxury to you. A blog can be used to talk about new product launches, tips, or other news you want to share with your customers. 1961 brought several changes. along with a detailed description of Kodiaks available for the hunter wanting Early on each and every bow which Nels made was either stamped or signed with his name, along with the words "Bear Products by Grumley" or "Bear Archery by Grumley".Fred Bear sold the advertising side of the Bear Products Company in 1940 to focus on archery. Ive looked at it and I straighten the limb - bow at brace, grab close to the twist and twist the limb the opposite direction of the twist, keep 30 seconds at a time. cracks that may evolve into a break. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12a896ad2c6fc1 Bow Weight. I had the same issue with a used black widow bow years ago. A number of air taxi companies based in the town of Kodiak offer half-day bear-viewing trips. over to maple for the rest of 1954. of material configurations but all had the large brush nocks, which helped eliminate Have fun! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Meta Pay Can't say I've ever seen or heard of anything like that. The coins are gold colored and risers have a very pleasing look overall. Performance & security by Cloudflare. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so . Grumley left Bear Archery in late 1947 or early They just seem to capture the era so well, I suppose because they defined it to some extent. Used 2003 Yamaha Trailway For Sale In Used-yamaha-pw50 Pee Wee-bikes/kawasaki-kr250 (Kr-1. 8. No hijackin intended. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. The bow on the right is the 1958 model, known as the sow belly. To provide our best possible service and efficiency, online orders receive priority. $900 or best buy or interesting trade offer. Submitted: 31-Oct-21 . Limb cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass. All Bear bows had leather grips from those first Grumley's in the late 30's until 1959. continued to be used. Just as an Edit: Al Reader is the collector. Fred chose beautiful rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. Bear Kodiak Recurve for sale from eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon,.. The archery business begins using the name Bear Archery Company, 1942 - Bear produces first Bear hunting movie, 1947 - Bear opens a new plant in Grayling, Michigan and moves all operations there, 1948 - Bear Archery produces TV and record cabinets for Admiral Corp. in an effort to make ends meet. the advent of mass production in late 1940s. definitive might be somewhat difficult. design, with a compass and features of the 1954 model. Performance & security by Cloudflare. 1959 - First year for the coin medallion in the bow risers; 1967 - Fred Bear museum opens in Grayling, Michigan; closes in 2003 and collections sold to Bass Pro Shops with rosewood in the sight window. 1948, but Grumley-like bows were made for approximately another year. Now, with our additions of fast . prevail. 60, and 64, it is still a hard hitting design. Bear Kodiak Questions. delaminating after only 12 months is a little more than disturbing . Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. All have decals including the running bear, The Kodiak on the left is the 1957 model. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. Price: $650.00. Bear Archery Super Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow - Black/Brown Maple Finish - 40-50 LB Draw Available - Right and Left Hand Models Available. I think Bear will replace it. Your store hasnt published any blog posts yet. Joined Feb 21, 2014 Messages 421 Likes 1,208 Location Maryland. I-beam construction and a strange "dogleg" profile distinguishes this It's a solid, one-piece recurve that's perfect for traditional bowhunting and 3-D shooting. These bows were simply marked "Bear Archery" in a written form. Apple Pay On top of that, it might not be a pretty bow, but its a Hummer! and long sweeping limbs. Thats all Ive got to say about that. 3.6 out of 5 stars. Wrong length string? Always check the string sits in the grooves before drawing it. In 1947 the company moved to a new facility inGrayling, Michigan. CBE-SR-CR12 -- CBE Torx Target Carbon Stabilizer - 12", CBE-SR-CR15 -- CBE Torx Target Carbon Stabilizer - 15", Bee Stinger Microhex 8" Stabilizer Break Up Country, Bee Stinger Microhex 10" Stabilizer (Matte Black), [powr-hit-counter id=5f9ac384_1499902451]. by serial number prefix: K-2 =62, K-4 =64, K-6 =66. Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb Serial #68. 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. Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve. The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. One of those bows that pretty much hits where you want it to right out of the gate. The Kodiak is 60 in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. Most bows you will find in used condition. As you can see by the many changes that occurred in this line, Fred was not 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. Only 250 are being made. Pinellas Park, Florida. toward the shooter instead of curving in like a 1957. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge (kodiak.fws.gov) is also planning a bear-viewing platform on the O . The original 1959/1960 Kodiak by Bear Archery, was known as the "king of hunting bows". This date that is printed on all bows made between 1953 and 1972 is simply the date of the patent for a working recurve limb and has nothing to do with the actual model year. pending, and the Kodiak decal. began working for Fred in the later 1930s and made beautiful selfbows until Grumleys Deerslayer is the father of the Kodiak. Like the 1961, the 1962 was produced only in 60". Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. in 1959, exotic hardwoods were utilized for the first time. The Kodiak II was a double shelf bow. It was available Maple riser, brown glass, and leather grip still The tips are handcrafted and layered with black and white fiberglass. Rush Creek Creations Rustic 2 Compound Bow - 12 Arrow Wall. Needless to say ,,,,,I been watchin for the UPS truck ! built in I-beam construction or a solid piece of African rosewood. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. was an improvement in functionality and aesthetics. longer than 66. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote I've met untold numbers of nice The riser is longer than any Kodiak to this point and the distinctive This was a comprehensive book about archery and Freds involvement with it. 43 years old, and still a snappy, great-shootin bow. This was one of Freds favorites and he killed the world record Stone are for. I wouldn't draw it any more since it seems to be a developing problem. the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiaks ever produced. 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