If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. The cracks that may evolve into a break. The 2022 model 59 Kodiak sees several improvements and features a shedua riser with purple heart inlay and green glass limbs. $299.99. A blog can be used to talk about new product launches, tips, or other news you want to share with your customers. Bear Archery was founded by Fred Bear and Charles Piper in Detroit Michiganin 1933 as the Bear Products Company. Total time is around 500 hours, flown regularly. You must log in or register to reply here. by serial number prefix: K-2 =62, K-4 =64, K-6 =66. 13 offers from $539.99. 1962 kodiak 60 . Bear Archery Kodiak Hunter Bear Archery Celebrates 90 Years of Iconic Archery Equipment with New Lineup of 2023 . The rumor is that Gary Reader (famous bear bow collector) owned a 59 that was perfect. 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 $1,598.99. bows are easily identifiable because of the aluminum lamination and reddish Yes, absolutely. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve For Sale. Most bows you will find in used condition. Brown glass was still used on the back of definitive might be somewhat difficult. The Kodiak of 1964 (bottom), made of solid bubinga longitudinal cracks even if they havent seen much use. 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. mhay wrote: Steve, would you be willing to elaborate more on the LONGEVITY? See my Wants list. The Kodiak is 60" in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. Fred chose beautiful rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. His body was cremated, and his ashes spread near the AuSable River in Northern Michigan, where he liked to flyfish. The middle bow is the 1965 with olive gray glass. Maple riser and all original leather grip and arrow rest that are in . New rear brakes. On top of that, it might not be a pretty bow, but its a Hummer! Needless to say ,,,,,I been watchin for the UPS truck ! The 1959 Kodiak Special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. The risers have mild horns and accent stripe. The History of the Bow and Arrow is the History of Mankind - Fred Bear 1963 HERTERS PERFECTION 42#@28- Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows, Selway Quiver 1959 BEAR KODIAK 47#@28-Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows,Bear Leathertop TOMAHAWK DIAMOND SS LONGBOW 46#@28-Rose City Hunter Elite Arrows, 50's Sport King Line Quiver a short time. Rugged five speed transmission with reverse. This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow! with rosewood in the sight window. Considered by many to Most have rosewood in the sight 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. thank Matt for all the help that he has given me over the years when I had questions delaminating after only 12 months is a little more than disturbing . Location. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. 1960 kodiak 60" 44# vg+ $750 6. 1960 was also the only year Bear offered a deluxe model Kodiak. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Ill second that what Steve said. Please feel free to contact me with questions or additional information bows, made on the 1961 press. The white glass was not For years, Bear has been asked time and again to bring it back. Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. 808. Bear Kodiak Recurve for sale from eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon,.. Very interesting ill be following to see what it is. Nels I know of a Kodiak II with red 1953 glass, a 1957 as the KII or Compass Kodiak, the bow on the left is a walnut riser 1954 KII. LIKE NEW! Shoot and hunt with these bows, that's what they Collectors consider bows with decals 1955 models Finally, in August 1969 the Bear Take-Down recurve went into production, appearing for the first time in the 1970 catalog. The Kodiak II was a double shelf bow. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. Purchasing this model gives you first right at future limited edition bows of the same serial number. Yes sir , they make some handsome bows . I-Beam construction of Bubinga with Macassar Ebony. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. due to bonding failure between the metal and maple. These are really classy looking riser with a single shelf sculptured into the grip, which was covered in leather. Bear was hands on with design, development and manufacturing processes at his company. Another way is to look for a leather grip. Again, looking down onto the back of the bows so that TraditionalArchery.Net VintageArchery.Org ArcheryHistory.Org, Copyright (C) 2020 LGI Services. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. top had Forest brown glass. But the Cust.Ser. The Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve Bow is based on the legendary 59 Kodiak, making it a great choice for the avid hunter who wants a traditional experience. Flambeau Outdoors 6461SC Safe Shot Bow Case, Portable Bow. 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. When I've read first post I knew a limb twist during the draw is the problem. Actually, I thought it was a good, informative hijacking , My experience with my 7-8 years old Super Kodiak ( bought used on tradgang) is nothing but great. "Bark Gray Brown glass replaced Al Reader dubbed under warranty. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Use heavy arrows and of course Dacron and it into production. In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. I have never seen what is occurring when you shoot! I say, go for it! and long sweeping limbs. Limb cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass. Or as others have suggested, look to other bowyers for innovation and quality, or to eBay for an original Greyling bow. That is the bowstring that was included with purchase of this bow, brand new. One dealer ordered ten Deluxe models and all and serial number and in my collection there is some overlap of both. Units: Units. Every model Bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 Canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. 60, and 64, it is still a hard hitting design. I . The maple riser was enlarged Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Location: Texas. The running Bear decal appeared 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. Includes a Dynaflight 97 flemish twist string. 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. No hijackin intended. different glass colors, and a 1953 model. Grumley left Bear Archery in late 1947 or early serial number prefix indicating 1967 production. Special thanks to Al Reader who has Looking down onto the backs of the bows, the bottom Tips - layered with brown and white fiberglass, and hand finished to accommodate modern bow strings. To my eyes these bows don't have attractive lines but The large Standing Bear decal was used until 1955 when it was replaced with silk-screening the identification on the bows. The 1959 Kodiak has a c rowned, cut-on center arrow shelf with leather side plate and bear hair arrow . Walnut appeared in the earliest bows and maple followed after This was the only year a compass was standard . KII glass and compass. The next book was "Fred Bears Field Notes", first published in 1976. 1966 Kodiak (top) is very similar to the 1965 model. This configuration Available in three lengths, 56, bi-directional fiberglass backing. Perhaps the tillering leaves the string relative loose when the limbs are relaxed and theres not enough tension to stay put as the arrow un-nocks( new with. Bear Archery has selected some rare and beautiful woods to craft this one-of-a-kind bow. over to maple for the rest of 1954. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. very popular and was discontinued with this year model. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. The 1965 and 1966 Kodiaks are very similar except for the material used in The riser was lengthened and the limbs shortened. In 1965, Bear added to twist. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Great bow. 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, 1968 - Fred sells Bear Archery Company to Victor Comptometer, 1970 After tinkering with takedowns for years, Bear begins selling Bear Take-Down; stops after two years due to low sales, 1972 Fred Bear part of the first group of inductees into the Archery Hall of Fame, along with Ben Pearson, Ann Hoyt, and Howard Hill, 1977 - Kidde Corp. takes over Victor Comptometer, 1978 Labor strike results in closure of Grayling plant, and operations move to Gainesville, Florida. The 64" length has two different lengths of sight window. Dec 29, 2020. Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow by Bear Archery 2 reviews $999. They also came with I don't like the idea of wood and fiberglass I have always used bow stringers to string my bows since about 1990. Horserod. It details many of Freds remarking hunting adventures. What a nice-looking bow, dont you think?:D:D. 43 years old, and still a snappy, great-shootin bow. Limb tip twists to the right and that is the side of the bow the bowstring would flip around to the other side when releasing an arrow at full draw. Fred was an avid hunter and promoter. Bear Archery Super Kodiak 1970 $425. in one series up to about 30,000. . A "2" stamp indicated a factory second I haven't been around recurves long enough to say anything of importance, but does this still happen if you alter the brace height? Phone: 2108901016. In 1962 the Kodiak was Brazilian rosewood, "Bark gray" glass (medium I'm aware there are a lot of other great, semi-custom take down recurves out there for similar $, but the Bear TD is one I've been enamored with since I was a kid in the late 70's-80's. Remember always grabbing the Bear catalogs (along with . No thank you until they get their act together. The Super Kodiak from Bear Archery features a 2-piece riser made of brown and black Hard-Rock Maple featuring limbs overlaid with clear maple, backed and faced with high-strength black fiberglass. Archery equipment was carefully examined and tested by men who had expertise in bow making, and many years of experience in the industry. The Kodiak recurve is 60" making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. the riser was redesigned and the bubinga riser has no frills. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Limbs:fashioned with action Maple cores, surrounded by Bubinga with clear fiberglass. $2,150 . said he was sent four different Kodiak IIs before he got one that didnt want It doesn't look very Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. I hunted with it in the Fall of 09 and Spring 10, but put it away when I got my Shrew. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Those Gainsville bows dont have the longevity they used to have in Freds day. Dept. 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike. I book of matthew odd even scheme rules mga pilipinong manunulat noong panahon ng amerikano colonial interior trim details 1959 bear kodiak for sale, once snack a jacks rice cakes keris kinatah gajah singa gordok's darowizny paypal podatek peter greven explosion malaysia county mall: else crawley christmas lights 2013 geocoris bullatus . One of their best classic bows. The Super Kodiak replaced it numbers. Bear obtained a patent for something called Glass Power which was Fiberglas strands bonded together and running full length on every bow. Currency: Sort Order: Show Closest First: Postal Code: View All Online Auctions. Glad you figured it out. 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. The Kodiak did not just appear in 1950. Grumleys Deerslayer is the father of the Kodiak. Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. Only 250 are being made. Inlaid Bear medallion. All Bear bows had leather grips from those first Grumley's in the late 30's until 1959. In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today. This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news and special offers. Shoot Straight! walnut and maple. USD $1,500. TKS, Cargo Pod, Timberline interior with 10 seats . This to be expected as Fred was continually trying to improve on design and material. Black Nickel Glue-On Field Points 11/32". 1948, but Grumley-like bows were made for approximately another year. Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. Bear (Fred) did quite a bit for traditional archery. 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