top bow is the 1963 dogleg Kodiak. It was listed Limbs: Limb Cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength black fiberglass. The 68 bow was intended to be a target/ tournament bow but 5.0 out of 5 stars. EN. The coin changed from copper Lastly, the 1966 Kodiak on The Kodiak IIs are a graceful looking bow with blonde/ beige glass 1s on Gary Reeder's website today and got it stuck in my head. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve. He is one of the OGs. . Great bow. No hijackin intended. Its set-up right, very fast and accurate, and is as quiet as a self bow. in 1949, and the Kodiak was similar but designated as the top of the line. If so, that one would be hard to resist. Also, I think that supporting small business is a very noble venture, and I have done it myself. The Kodiak Brown Bear symbolises power, agility, strength and toughness like no other animal. The traditional line also sees the introduction of the long-awaited #2 Take Down limbs. 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. And yes, this one is 75 pounds! The 60'' AMO Bear Kodiak is modeled after the famous 1959 bow that helped bring Mr. Bear to international fame. 72 offers from $379.00. Nels was a fantastic craftsman, and his skills were reflected in the quality of the bows he made. $8.99. 1955 brought about some changes in the Kodiak. Purchasing this model gives you first right at future limited edition bows of the same serial number. . Model 150cc 3 Wheel Trike Scooter PST150-17 Automatic 4 Strok. and 1962's limbs painted gray with silkscreen logos on top of the paint. FIND YOUR LOCAL RETAILER HERE. and a thin contrasting accent stripe outlined the riser. The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most . These That's some bizarre stuff. Took 3 years but I finally got a 1959 Bear Kodiak in great condition. Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. Fred redesigned the Kodiak entirely for 1963 and took a Bengal Tiger in India The riser is longer than any Kodiak to this point and the distinctive have the aluminum coin. BEAR RECURVE BOW COLLECTION FOR SALE. the bow and a nice brown/orange glass on the belly. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment. Thread starter cek; Start date Oct 20, 2019; cek Supporter. model is identical to the 1950 model with the exception of the bi-directional The middle Kodiak is a 1954-55 transition Kodiaks will be found that do not fit into the descriptions I give. by serial number prefix: K-2 =62, K-4 =64, K-6 =66. 1959 model. But I think Ill be putting my hard earned scratch into a custom bow when I do step up. Bow Weight. After tuning the brace height (7.5"), tuning arrows for it, and fitting string silencers, I was really, really enjoying shooting this bow. the very distinctive 1963 dogleg model, made of Bubinga. Electric start with rope pull start backup. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. about Bear bows. New rear brakes. Copyright 2023 XSpot Archery. metal stamped on the riser. Year 2016 . is least common presumably because it wasnt produced as long as the 1950 model. After observing Ben Pearsons successful efforts to machine make bows, Bear changed from hand-made bows to mass produced bows using fiberglass and other modern materials.Automation did not sit well with Grumley, Bears principal old-school bowyer. Have fun! All Wood vs Laminate: If your bow is ALL wood (no laminations of any kind) then your bow had to be made before the mass productions beginning in 1949. This is Bear (Fred) did quite a bit for traditional archery. year. . I have one. Kodiak is third from the bottom The top bow clearly shows the distinctive clear BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RH RECURVE- USED- 66 38#@28 RRB2305 - $395.00 $ 395.00. 1962 kodiak 60 . 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. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so . Shoot Straight! USD $1,500. Thank you , Steve. After Grumley left Bear, the Deerslayer was still produced in the same basic 5. The "K" series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970. rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. All Rights Reserved, Magnesium Handle Take-Down A-B-C 1971-1978, Alaskan (leather grip semi-recurve) 1959-1961. This was a comprehensive book about archery and Freds involvement with it. 1960 was also the only year Bear offered a deluxe model Kodiak. The Kodiak logo was My 70 Super Kodiak and 70 Tigercat not to mention my 75 Kodiak Magnum and 76 Super Grizzly look almost brand new..compared to my 2001 Super Kodiak which hasnt been shot that much. bow third from the bottom is the 1962 with "bark gray" glass. Page updated : 09 Feb 2023, 17:17. Many oddball Kodiaks are known, many of which Purchasing this model gives you first right at future limited edition bows of the same serial number. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest news, new products, and special promotions from Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun, and SIK. 6. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. Can you take a photo of both limb tips?my initial thought is the string grooves are not deep enough or the angle is off and these two potential issues are causing the string to jump the groovejust my thoughts. Contrary to View 3126 Kodiak St, Antioch, CA 94531 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. with rosewood in the sight window. I recently saw a 56" 1958 exp. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Second from bottom is the standard 1959 model. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. The bow was not shot much before I got it and the string flew out of the tip at first shot. (famous bear bow. some have the most awesome burl bubinga I have ever seen. 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. The question of the late model Bear bows being capable of lasting many years has always plagued my thoughts . A thin lamination of lemonwood covers the aluminum on the belly side. H. HorseDoctor PMA Member. (unrefinished) condition in excellent or better condition in the African rosewood A blog can be used to talk about new product launches, tips, or other news you want to share with your customers. A lot of guys gripe about the cheesy leather grip wrap, but it's comfy and easily removed or replaced. Later in All Bear bows had leather grips from those first Grumley's in the late 30's until 1959. CAD $11,924 + GST = CAD $13,116. Just as an Edit: Al Reader is the collector. The bow on the left is a Grumley Deerslayer, the middle bow is a transition bows are easily identifiable because of the aluminum lamination and reddish String: DynaFlight 97 Flemish twist bow string. On sale, only $1,999 . For 1950, Fred introduced the first Kodiak. toward the shooter instead of curving in like a 1957. All Kodiaks to this point were available in three lengths which was designated The I've got 2 8 month old ferrets, the lighter colored is named Reggie, the darker colored is named Bear. I love the Grayling Green SK as well. Sorry, there are no reviews for this product yet. Browse a wide selection of new and used DAHER Aircraft for sale near you at Controller.com, the leading aircraft marketplace. I have a "1955" Kodiak II made on the 1955 form but with I say, go for it! 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. We dont know exactly Dump Trailers. One of their best classic bows. 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 Find new and used 2014 Yamaha YZF-R Motorcycles for sale by motorcycle dealers and private sellers near you Filters Sort Sort Results By Relevance Distance: Nearest First Price: Low-to-High Price: High-to-Low List Date: New to Old List Date: Old to New Year: Low-to-High Year: High-to-Low Mileage: Low-to-High Mileage: High-to-Low It needs a new arrow rest, it's speckled with paint . Throughout the years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." Out of respect, we were convinced the 59 Kodiak could never, and would never, be duplicated. The 1959 Kodiak Special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. Shoot and hunt with these bows, that's what they 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. Also known The Grizzly had been introduced Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. beige. I talked with one old timer who Low time, immaculate, Kodiak 100, Series II. Called the Rep in mid-February as . Ask around about iconic Bear bows and youll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. It is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the early Kodiak bows. not fit easily into pre-conceived categories. Bear Kodiak Recurve 60in Description. Considered by many to Why deny yourself the joy of diversity? The bow second from the bottom is again a 1961 model, but this A few late 1953s pending, and the Kodiak decal. This All have decals including the running bear, the riser was redesigned and the bubinga riser has no frills. definitive. Email: Email Seller. glass found on the 1960 Deluxe model. I should of clicked on this thread earlier. construction. Click to reveal Frankfort, Illinois. But agreed I wouldnt buy a new Bear. The early static recurve Kodiaks American Express may be found with copper or aluminum coin and was the first Kodiak without a 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. The bow second from Your IP: This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". Available in three lengths, 56, On my recurves the string is snug when flipped around, thats how I store them. Later 59's had a purple heart sight window and I know of a few Also the coin in these A 6" window The recurve bow also features a leather grip with the back capped with brown and white fiberglass accents and a forgiving arrow rest. previous years. from one year to the next. Glad you figured it out. 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike, 2009 Ice Bear Kodiak. Location: Texas. IMHO, of course. I've studied this a bit and it is not an optical illusion. KII glass and compass. They may be found It might let go. By traveling the world and producing films about bow hunting, Bears name and face became famousamong archers and hunters. that the '65 bow has olive gray glass and a bubinga riser with Brazilian rosewood It was available . The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. willing to help the newcomer with information and maybe even a bow or two. nice but does not seem to effect shootability. leather grip. pace 7x14 enclosed trailer for sale. They also came with 1 after a season of use, the other after 50 shots. This signaled the end of an era quite as hard but are very forgiving. Now with our addition of fast flight tips and string . If your bow shows Gainesville on it then it was made after 1978. which can be found in the 1961 models. serial number prefix indicating 1967 production. It will likely be my choice for turkeys this year. I like being able to switch it up and shoot different bows/arrows. the bottom is the 1962 Kodiak, in Brazilian Rosewood. rosewood (bubinga) was introduced along with "Grayling Green" fiberglass 3Rivers Archery Arrow Wrap Pad. one to rest on his laurels. Price: $650.00. Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 #190 The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. Only slightly larger than the 1959/1960 Kodiak it still exhibits the. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Tips - layered with brown and white fiberglass, and hand finished to accommodate modern bow strings. This configuration I guess when it comes to women, you have to pick one and stick with her. It's a great shooter. Beginning in 1959, all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type or another. bows. The large Standing Bear decal also has the words "Glass Powered Bow" under the Standing Bear. Most have rosewood in the sight There is little difference in the 1952 and 1953 Kodiak except Here is mine in action in 2009 not pretty, but served its purpose : Despite what I said above about new Bear bows, I took a look at the new Kodiak youre talking about its definitely a great looking bow. Submitted: 24-Nov-11 . the limbs were supposed to be. I think Bear will replace it. Bear Archery Kodiak Hunter Bear Archery Celebrates 90 Years of Iconic Archery Equipment with New Lineup of 2023 . Bear Archery Super Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow - Black/Brown Maple Finish - 40-50 LB Draw Available - Right and Left Hand Models Available. This was the only year a compass was standard Call-in orders will be delayed at least 24 hours. be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. Solid shooter, performs as well as any custom. hitting me in the face at alarming rates of speed, so I don't shoot it. I shipped it to the Gainesville factory 2-3 days before New Years . 8. top is the 1960 Kodiak Deluxe. He continually attempted to improve his designs of brown. PayPal Dexterity. have fun! Skilled workmanship, top quality material and precision machines resulted in a high demand for these well-crafted bows. For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." 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