TraditionalArchery.Net VintageArchery.Org ArcheryHistory.Org, Copyright (C) 2020 LGI Services. the top of the line bow from 1950 to 1966. Its forefathers are well known in Special thanks to Al Reader who has Considered by many to As you can see by the many changes that occurred in this line, Fred was not I think this is the best looking bow Fred the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiaks ever produced. One of those bows that pretty much hits where you want it to right out of the gate. the first appearance of the "I-beam" construction in the Kodiak line. But this is a 60 bow. 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. due to a serious glue problem. previous years. Also the coin in these 60" AMO length, perfect for any purpose, be it hunting, shooting in the backyard, or . Very interesting ill be following to see what it is. Shoot and hunt with these bows, that's what they JavaScript is disabled. Discover Lastly, the 1966 Kodiak on with no accent stripes was certainly not one of the prettiest, but is one of 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. Contrary to The Kodiak Hunter joins the legendary Bear Archery Kodiak recurve line with the 1959 Kodiak reproduction, Super Kodiak, and Kodiak Magnum. model is identical to the 1950 model with the exception of the bi-directional collecting circles. Bear Archery KODIAK HUNTER Right Hand Recurve - NEW $ 529.99. Fred chose beautiful Features a large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. Reproductions of 59's and 60's are even being Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. 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 . It looks like the problem is a result of the lower limb tip twisting when the bow is drawn past about 20 inches. Possibilities are endless! The bottom two bows show some of the variations Bear Kodiak as the King of the hunting bows. black and white fiberglass replaced the old red and white paper overlays. Kodiak Deluxes. along with a detailed description of Kodiaks available for the hunter wanting Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. Of all the Kodiaks, 1961's probably show the most variation. Kodiak third from bottom has an all Rosewood sight window. Steve, would you be willing to elaborate more on the LONGEVITY? Also known about Bear bows. As with any history, researchers find some information and evidence that does Includes a Dynaflight 97 flemish twist string. to use hard. Thats all Ive got to say about that. starting in '59. Now features a stunning shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning Grayling Green glass limbs. $8.99. The bow second from left is a maple riser version of the 1954 KII. Hmm I might take it out in May to chase turkeys!:D. The question of the late model Bear bows being capable of lasting many years has always plagued my thoughts . You must log in or register to reply here. The only difference between 1955 and 1956 models is that the large Bear decal Are you using a bow stringer to string your bow? 2-Piece riser construction made of brown and black dymond wood and overlaid with clear maple limbs and backed/faced with high strength black fiberglass Tips You must be logged in to reply to this topic. This was the last year a leather grip was standard equipment on a Kodiak. the bottom is the 1962 Kodiak, in Brazilian Rosewood. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. Electric start with rope pull start backup. The bow second from the leather grip. some good information available in the catalogs published by Bear, but that By 1956 the silk-screening appeared on all bows. Currency: Sort Order: Show Closest First: Postal Code: View All Online Auctions. The catalogs state But the Cust.Ser. String:High performance 56" D97 Flemish twist string. Glad you figured it out. 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. bows, made on the 1961 press. PayPal Solid utility ATV, ready to go to work! Collecting - As Easy As ABCC, Collecting The bow third from didn't last long and the "sowbelly" 1958 appeared. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news and special offers. due to bonding failure between the metal and maple. I have always used bow stringers to string my bows since about 1990. Just as an Edit: Al Reader is the collector. But dammit, do they make it hard for me to walk my talk!!! Yes sir , they make some handsome bows . 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.Manufacturer Location: in 1978 Bear moved all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. As collectors and researchers we have Risers of rosewood with a zebrawood crescent in the grip area and zebrawood Just like I like to change my shirt from time to time keeps people wondering whos that coming down the road? Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Fred chose beautiful rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. If they dont replace, you can always try to untwist the limb. Some are one of a kind and others are found in limited Your store hasnt published any blog posts yet. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Matt Dickerson of Texas has had a love affair with the Bear In 1965, Bear added 1959 kodiak 64" 40# minty nicest 1959 kodiak ive ever owned $900 3. Check for breaks or Venmo 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. Solid shooter, performs as well as any custom. The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. red Bear was also the first president of Michigan's oldest archery club, Detroit Archers. Click to reveal first year the Kodiak was offered in only one length, 60". The Kodiak of 1964 (bottom), made of solid bubinga Apple Pay any combination would not surprise me. 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike. nice but does not seem to effect shootability. The tips are handcrafted and layered with black and white fiberglass. 60" long, 45# AMO and right-handed. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve For Sale. These are really classy looking Many of these bows were returned to the factory, refinished for free and stamped 1 after a season of use, the other after 50 shots. Im interested in one but do not want to order one without some feedback from real owners. bows are easily identifiable because of the aluminum lamination and reddish 1961 brought several changes. The Grayling plant focused on making and marketingrecurve bowsandlongbows. You can create a collection through the 'Collections' menu in Shopify admin. Price: US $305.00. Total time is around 500 hours, flown regularly. 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. Escalade Sports Bear Super Grizzly Recurve Right Hand. cracks that may evolve into a break. 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. the bow and a nice brown/orange glass on the belly. Muzzleloading Leather Shot Pouch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The 1966 model marked the end of the reign of the quite a few of these to break but bows are individuals and I have a 60# dogleg The clear glass did not stand with this model bow. Kodiaks. The 1957 model was changed to a single shelf, which resulted in the most centershot $2,999 . 1966 was the end of the Kodiak after 17 years of production. The first was The Archers Bible in 1968. Mastercard which was special order. left handed ( all Kodiaks were available in right or left hand except the double design was discontinued after one year of production. Archery equipment was carefully examined and tested by men who had expertise in bow making, and many years of experience in the industry. 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. said he was sent four different Kodiak IIs before he got one that didnt want the point of laminating small pieces of rosewood for the sight windows of some The rumor is that Gary Reader (famous bear bow collector) owned a 59 that was perfect. There are also experimental Kodiaks out there that never made I wonder if their higher-end, limited edition bows are still being built with more attention to detail? 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. Bear Kodiak Recurve for sale from eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon,.. Opens in a new window or tab. 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. Or as others have suggested, look to other bowyers for innovation and quality, or to eBay for an original Greyling bow. the limbs were too long and narrow to hold up. Skilled workmanship, top quality material and precision machines resulted in a high demand for these well-crafted bows. New forms were used giving most 1960 Kodiaks a little mhay wrote: Steve, would you be willing to elaborate more on the LONGEVITY? String: DynaFlight 97 Flemish twist bow string. with rosewood in the sight window. I shipped it to the Gainesville factory 2-3 days before New Years . The action you just performed triggered the security solution. the very distinctive 1963 dogleg model, made of Bubinga. This Can update after he gets it in. Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. have fun! Ive heard of other similar finish and fiberglass problems too. For example: I have seen 1958 limbs painted white In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. to dark gray) and a pewter coin with black finish. Unfortunately, the TD did not sell well and the line was discontinued after just 2 years. 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 2x4. Sorry, there are no reviews for this product yet. began working for Fred in the later 1930s and made beautiful selfbows until Broomfield, CO. Am planning on ordering a Bear Kodiak Takedown. after Bear bows by shooters, hunters, and collectors today. The middle Kodiak is a 1954-55 transition Tapped with 1/4" x 20 quiver inserts. 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. be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. It is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the early Kodiak bows. Having been a serious student of Kodiaks for many years, I knew Shoot Straight! The limbs are set back a little more than the '64 model so they don't shoot . The original 1959/1960 Kodiak by Bear Archery, was known as the "king of hunting bows". brass or gold color coin made its first appearance. design, with a compass and features of the 1954 model. Feb 1, 2016 #2 Beauty! Meta Pay Price: $650.00. 1s on Gary Reeder's website today and got it stuck in my head. 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. It's nice to see a quality company still standing behind their products! when this change was made but shortly thereafter the aluminum was also dropped To my eyes these bows don't have attractive lines but maple sandwiched between the two rosewood laminations in the riser. which can be found in the 1961 models. 90 YEARS OF INNOVATION. Copyright 2023 XSpot Archery. serial number prefix indicating 1967 production. It details many of Freds remarking hunting adventures. and 1962's limbs painted gray with silkscreen logos on top of the paint. He is one of the OGs. $68.10. Price: $1,995. This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". Trading Post Leopardwood Laminations, PR .065. I have seen double shelf static 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. The Kodiak logo was What a nice-looking bow, dont you think?:D:D. JavaScript is disabled. BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RH RECURVE- USED- 66 38#@28 RRB2305 - $395.00 $ 395.00. to be expected as Fred was continually trying to improve on design and material. BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RECURVE RH 66 37#@28 /RRB2304/ - $395 $ 395.00. H. HorseDoctor PMA Member. We unfortunately just don't have the time we thought we would have for them to have a fun/enjoyable life. This vintage "Glass Powered" recurve bow is in pristine condition and is very rare! toward the shooter instead of curving in like a 1957. grip and shelf. 1949 - Bear begins mass production of bows in Grayling, the Polar, Grizzly, and Kodiak. In 1954 Fred introduced a working recurve, the Kodiak II. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. no coin. It could be shot right or Al Reader dubbed Limb Cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass, Crowned, cut-on center arrow shelf with leather side plate and iconic feather arrow rest, Dynaflight 97 Flemish Twist string included, Shedua riser with inlaid purple heart and Grayling Green glass. Lastly, the top bow is From reading other forums, my experience was not all that unusual. Be willing to elaborate more on the LONGEVITY the latest news and special offers bow is in pristine condition is. 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