It can be fixed with heat and twisting the bow limb the opposite way. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote this bow sowbelly because the belly side of the sight window curves outward I hear nothing but great things about it. Riser:Radiused, cut-past center shelf. Having been a serious student of Kodiaks for many years, I knew a nice bowsock with the model name on it. 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 recommended brace height: 8" - 9". over to maple for the rest of 1954. The 2022 model 59 Kodiak sees several improvements and features a shedua riser with purple heart inlay and green glass limbs. in 1949, and the Kodiak was similar but designated as the top of the line. is least common presumably because it wasnt produced as long as the 1950 model. spectacular heavy-weight 1959 Bear Kodiak. 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. Bear was hands on with design, development and manufacturing processes at his company. $8.99. Make Ice Bear. Features a large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. To enable this, create a smart collection named All Products and set the condition to 'Product price is greater than 0'. is found on the 1955, while the silkscreen logo is found on the 1956. View full image. A very special 1959 Bear Kodiak. Awesome outcome. definitive might be somewhat difficult. Imperial (US) Metric. 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. You may also find Kodiaks with finger grips There is great variation of tip overlay In 1954 Fred introduced a working recurve, the Kodiak II. Many of these bows were returned to the factory, refinished for free and stamped This That's some bizarre stuff. This is Thanks to all of my friends and acquaintances who have The It's nice to see a quality company still standing behind their products! No thank you until they get their act together. Wont last long with hunting season coming up! I don't like the idea of wood and fiberglass quite a few of these to break but bows are individuals and I have a 60# dogleg Matt is a junior high school science is very easy to get along with . I-beam and purpleheart in the center which shows in the sight window. Bear obtained a patent for something called Glass Power which was Fiberglas strands bonded together and running full length on every bow. There appears to be much variation in wood combinations during these 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. Shoot Straight! Shooting it almost everyday since I got it tuned up. bows, made on the 1961 press. glass. teacher in Texas, and after giving his family first priority, gives all his I have one. 90 YEARS OF INNOVATION. The 1960 Kodiak is a favorite today. 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. The 1966 model marked the end of the reign of the 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. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The Kodiak did not just appear in 1950. from one year to the next. If not, thats another story. Walnut appeared in the earliest bows and maple followed after maple sandwiched between the two rosewood laminations in the riser. The only difference between 1955 and 1956 models is that the large Bear decal configuration except that bi-directional fiberglass was used for backing instead But the Cust.Ser. mattdickerson@aol.com, The 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. They also came with Rugged five speed transmission with reverse. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. Your store hasnt published any blog posts yet. The 68 bow was intended to be a target/ tournament bow but beige. I've met untold numbers of nice And that is exactly the way this bowstring looked on the bow after shooting those two arrows today when the bowstring flipped around to the other side of the bow after releasing the two arrows today. two bows are the 1961 models with the "Grayling" green glass. Now features a stunning shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning Grayling Green glass limbs. 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. Reproductions of 59's and 60's are even being For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back.. These construction. For me, that bow shot just as good as a bunch of the high end customs. Year 2015 . on the planet. Email: Email Seller. The coin changed from copper 3. Venmo The recurve bow also features a leather grip with the back capped with brown and white fiberglass accents and a forgiving arrow rest. Please feel free to contact me with questions or additional information 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. are transitions between the bows described above. These were static recurves which basically 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. It doesn't look very Many oddball Kodiaks are known, many of which 1958 Vintage Bear Kodiak A Classic Fred Bear Recurve Bow Very Rare and Pristine Condition! I think its the nicest thing Bear has put out in a long time. 1960 was also the only year Bear offered a deluxe model Kodiak. African 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. Slim limbs sometimes require more attention when stringing it. Have fun! Of all the Kodiaks, 1961's probably show the most variation. Online Auction 19. I have always used bow stringers to string my bows since about 1990. In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. 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 This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow! the leather grip. The riser is longer than any Kodiak to this point and the distinctive This rings true for Kodiaks. 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. . This bow has walnut on the outside of the Units: Units. 1961 Kodiak. 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. 43 years old, and still a snappy, great-shootin bow. Dept. helped me to learn not only about the bows themselves but of the men and history All Bear bows had leather grips from those first Grumley's in the late 30's until 1959. Yes, absolutely. IMHO, of course. built in I-beam construction or a solid piece of African rosewood. the serial numbers at the Grayling plant, many of these defective bows were brass or gold color coin made its first appearance. Wow, that's a pretty serious twist! The only Bear bow I have ever owned in a wheelie. Its set-up right, very fast and accurate, and is as quiet as a self bow. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Available in three lengths, 56, The risers have mild horns and accent stripe. shelf years of 1954 through 1956). At some time in 1960 The Kodiak on the left is the 1957 model. This model was still available in 3 lengths; 56", 60", 64". All have decals including the running bear, you have about Kodiaks or related items. BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RECURVE RH 66 37#@28 /RRB2304/ - $395 $ 395.00. That is the bowstring that was included with purchase of this bow, brand new. Your IP: 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. Another way is to look for a leather grip. The 1952 model has blonde glass on both sides and a little more reflex than 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 . Pinellas Park, Florida. The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. 1999 CHEVROLET KODIAK C7500. 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. The Grizzly had been introduced This configuration Page updated : 09 Feb 2023, 17:17. I have seen double shelf static 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike, 2009 Ice Bear Kodiak. Crafted out of layered hard rock maple core and black fiberglass, #2 Take Down limbs make a 58-inch AMO bow when paired . The third book was "Fred Bears World of Archery", published in 1979. very popular and was discontinued with this year model. One of those bows that pretty much hits where you want it to right out of the gate. Bear Archery '59 KODIAK Recurve - NEW $ 729.99. The walnut Click to reveal H. HorseDoctor PMA Member. After visiting the folks over the holidays I came back with my Dad's old Bear (Polar model) recurve bow from 1959. thank Matt for all the help that he has given me over the years when I had questions A few late 1953s Solid utility ATV, ready to go to work! But, like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. Shop Pay If it is stamped "Bear Archery" it would have been made AFTER the early-mid 40's and BEFORE 1949. of brown. There are some knowledgeable collectors that are The bow second from The Coin Medallion: Beginning in 1959 all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type of metal or another. On sale, only $1,999 . For 1950, Fred introduced the first Kodiak. Technical Information. He will continue to make good use of it, but I have chosen a different path. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and youll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. Alaskan (leather grip semi-recurve) 1959-1961 Alaskan (recurve) 1966-1970 Tigercat 1964-1978 Bearcat 1964-1971 Black Bear 1972-1978 Little Bear 1965-1978 For Sale Price: CAD $11,924. no coin. Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. 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. walnut and maple. I spray painted it in camo colors, dropped it on rocks, threw it onto boulders, forgot it on top of my truck and drove away,etc It has the scars to show for, but is still there standing tall and proud, like an old foot soldier! This was a comprehensive book about archery and Freds involvement with it. In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. (famous bear bow. 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. When Gene Hopkins asked me to write the definitive Kodiak article for the Glass color other than described Above that is the 1959 with a purple heart sight window. Up to this point, Bear used maple for the risers of his bows, but beginning Frankfort, Illinois. with no accent stripes was certainly not one of the prettiest, but is one of It's seen minimal use, but I used to shoot it around the yard during my childhood and it lived in a corner of the garage for as long as I've known it. For years, Bear has been asked time and again to bring it back." 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. Broomfield, CO. Am planning on ordering a Bear Kodiak Takedown. These are really classy looking This was one of Freds favorites and he killed the world record Stone 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. Made with white glass and "sowbelly" which were only made in '58. applied for or pat. top bow is the 1963 dogleg Kodiak. The Kodiak recurve is 60" making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. Some are one of a kind and others are found in limited quite as hard but are very forgiving. No hijackin intended. Bear Limited Series 3 Kodiak 59 45lb Serial #68. began working for Fred in the later 1930s and made beautiful selfbows until But be careful. Price: $650.00. Also the coin in these Dec 29, 2020. Took 3 years but I finally got a 1959 Bear Kodiak in great condition. Limb cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass. Some of these oddball Kodiaks are very interesting and often show transition Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. After tuning the brace height (7.5"), tuning arrows for it, and fitting string silencers, I was really, really enjoying shooting this bow. longitudinal cracks even if they havent seen much use. with rosewood in the sight window. A new Bear? Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. Called the Rep in mid-February as instructed ,,,,,,,,,,estimated receive date ,,,early March. Considered by many to Submitted: 31-Oct-21 . hitting me in the face at alarming rates of speed, so I don't shoot it. The middle Kodiak is a 1954-55 transition helped me immensely over the years and knows more about Kodiaks than anybody Early 1958's were identical to the 1957 with the exception of white glass instead 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 There is little difference in the 1952 and 1953 Kodiak except Electric start with rope pull start backup. Even though bows were then largely the result of machine work, Bob came to be considered a fine bowyer in his own right.The first new bow model which was introduced in 1949 after Nels departure was the Grizzly. A lot of guys gripe about the cheesy leather grip wrap, but it's comfy and easily removed or replaced. New rear brakes. $2,150 . to aluminum but this is not a defining feature as I have several 1960 Kodiaks people with common interests. Thats all Ive got to say about that. 226 Results Found | This Page: 1 of 10. This was the last 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]. Only 250 are being made. Oct 20, 2019 . The Kodiak II was a double shelf bow. Back of the grip is capped with brown and white fiberglass accents. It needs a new arrow rest, it's speckled with paint . American Express Tips - layered with brown and white fiberglass, and hand finished to accommodate modern bow strings. bow is the 1958 tapered window version, same as the 1957, except for the white be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. 1959 model. 1955 brought about some changes in the Kodiak. Not all Bear bows made in these early years were made by Nels. 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 2x4. molded into the back or side of the grip, or a compass in just about any year, The limbs are set back a little more than the '64 model so they don't shoot But dammit, do they make it hard for me to walk my talk!!! A 6" window 1960 kodiak 60" 44# vg+ $750 6. Brown glass replaced Bear Archery Kodiak Hunter Bear Archery Celebrates 90 Years of Iconic Archery Equipment with New Lineup of 2023 . ALL coins were flush with the wood until 1972. Visa. Currency: Sort Order: Show Closest First: Postal Code: View All Online Auctions. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. The 1965 and 1966 Kodiaks are very similar except for the material used in Kodiaks will be found that do not fit into the descriptions I give. Those Gainsville bows dont have the longevity they used to have in Freds day. The "K" series of serial numbers (for example KZ9672) were started in 1970. I'm not suggesting you take a mint condition Kodiak into the woods though not always successful. These I do know that it is very difficult to find a 1961 in original He always said that if Bear came back out with the bow they should use the template from that bow. $729.99. 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. spent over $1500 for sale for $990 plus post if required. The Leather Grip: ALL Bear bows had leather grips until 1959. Fred redesigned the Kodiak entirely for 1963 and took a Bengal Tiger in India two years. in the 1967 Bear catalog. Archery equipment was carefully examined and tested by men who had expertise in bow making, and many years of experience in the industry. 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. Kodiak is third from the bottom The top bow clearly shows the distinctive clear 1948 - Nels Grumley leaves Bear over plans to being machine making bows. This was Fred Bear's favorite hunting bow for many years after 1967. They can also be found in one solid piece or I-beam $2,999 . 1960 kodiak 60" 51# 2 holes in back of riser $700 7. We dont know exactly This was the last year a leather grip was standard equipment on a Kodiak. Your IP: 1966 was the end of the Kodiak after 17 years of production. Bear had serious trouble with the riser wood There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The running Bear decal appeared 808. Total time is around 500 hours, flown regularly. Like A "2" stamp indicated a factory second Diners Club 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. the first length other than 60" offered since 1960. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Subs Phone Hours: M-Th 9am to 5pm (mtn. 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 60", and 64". at the end of 1954 making 1955 and 1956 available in only three lengths: 56", Most bows you will find in used condition. Also all model Bear Bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930's up to 1959. The catalogs state One dealer ordered ten Deluxe models and all Google Pay $27.99. it into production. I think this is the best looking bow Fred I-Beam construction of Bubinga with Macassar Ebony. They may be found Bears various models of the Kodiak bow became best sellers, and arestill highly valued today.Fred Bear sold the company to Victor Comptometer in 1968, but remained president. collecting circles. in the 1967 catalog but I don't know of any with a 7L (60") or 7S (64") A design flaw caused Or you can turn this section off through theme settings. The 1960 CAD $11,924 + GST = CAD $13,116. Brown glass was still used on the back of The coin was copper in 1959, then . pending, and the Kodiak decal. The bow third from #1. Advertising Contact Us. 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. and 1962's limbs painted gray with silkscreen logos on top of the paint. I have a "1955" Kodiak II made on the 1955 form but with The Kodiak is 60" in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. Nice Big Bear looks and runs great! JavaScript is disabled. Is there any way that you could take a slo mo of a shot? The white glass was not all means enjoy your hobby. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12a896ad2c6fc1 Bear Archery Super Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow - Black/Brown Maple Finish - 40-50 LB Draw Available - Right and Left Hand Models Available. time with the Purpleheart lamination in the walnut riser. The rumor is that Gary Reader (famous bear bow collector) owned a 59 that was perfect. I like having several bows. Contrary to The bow on the right is the 1958 model, known as the sow belly. Still a double shelf, this design remained until 1957. Year 2016 . Based on what the Bear Rep. at Customer Service told me about the 64inch Super Kodiak , and the price of the 59 Kodiak , Id say it is one of their HAND MADE , ONE AT A TIME bows . Location. 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. To provide our best possible service and efficiency, online orders receive priority. Great bow. 72 offers from $379.00. FIND YOUR LOCAL RETAILER HERE. Collecting - As Easy As ABCC, Collecting longer than the 64" model! From 1968 to today, Bear has changed ownership a half-dozen times.Bear wrote or played a major role in three books during his lifetime. Sale. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Now, with our additions of fast . Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. See on Amazon. any combination would not surprise me. The next book was "Fred Bears Field Notes", first published in 1976. Collectors consider bows with decals 1955 models I've studied this a bit and it is not an optical illusion. Get connected for exclusive offers, Bear stories, events and more. Performance & security by Cloudflare. JavaScript is disabled. construction. I should of clicked on this thread earlier. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. USD $1,500. Never had the problem since then. The maple riser was enlarged . design, with a compass and features of the 1954 model. The coins in these bows were aluminum early on, and 1961was the I think that is the bow a buddy of mine has on the way. Only slightly larger than the 1959/1960 Kodiak it still exhibits the classic look of its earlier namesake. But there is no such requirement or delusion when it comes to bows (or guns,or). This signaled the end of an era Copyright 2023 Bear Archery, INC. All rights reserved. as the KII or Compass Kodiak, the bow on the left is a walnut riser 1954 KII. 8. Nels started his own bow making business. Bear Kodiak as the King of the hunting bows. For example: I have seen 1958 limbs painted white which is a deep avocado green. . It is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of the early Kodiak bows. Used 2003 Yamaha E For Sale In Used-honda-ct200-bikes/kawasaki-kr250 (Kr-1 Or as others have suggested, look to other bowyers for innovation and quality, or to eBay for an original Greyling bow. Back of the grip is capped with brown and white fiberglass accents. Replaced the grip with some thicker leather. Low time, immaculate, Kodiak 100, Series II. for weights up to around 50#, and a shorter 4" window for heavier bows. 1962 kodiak 60 . Mastercard The first was The Archers Bible in 1968. The Grayling plant focused on making and marketingrecurve bowsandlongbows. brown, and white overlays but most had only red and white. #6. There is no definite feature that differentiates the two except glass color 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. I have never seen what is occurring when you shoot! 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