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Title: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Jmatt1957 on February 27, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Just returned home from 4runr's house with my new bow. It is the 59 grizzly he wrote about in his recent post here on the Trad History forum. It is the second bow he wrote about the one that was found in a trash can 15 years ago. Wow what a bow. Kenny did an outstanding job refinishing it, it probably did not look this good new. And the best is it shoots as good as it looks.  THANKS Kenny great job.
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Bjorn on February 27, 2010, 07:31:00 PM
Hey! That's great; but you know the rules.....no bragging about bows without pics.
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Jmatt1957 on February 27, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
Sorry im computer challenged cant post pics.The pics of the bow are in this forum the "59 renewal" by 4runr. It is the second bow on the post
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 4runr on February 27, 2010, 08:33:00 PM
I'll keep you out of Bjorn's dog house.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/53refinish004.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/53refinish009.jpg)
First group after getting her home.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/100_0844.jpg)
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 4runr on February 27, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
Here's a pic before the wrap went on. I love the Rosewood in this pic.

I know the Kodiaks are more popular than the Grizzly, but there's no way they are prettier.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Picture009.jpg)
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Jmatt1957 on February 27, 2010, 09:37:00 PM
Thanks Kenny
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: TRAP on February 27, 2010, 09:44:00 PM
Very Nice Doc, whoops, I mean Kenny  ;)

Trap
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: yellow bow on February 28, 2010, 08:28:00 AM
Nice job Kenny.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 4runr on October 03, 2010, 05:58:00 PM
Update. When I told Jim this bow was going to be available, I didn't have it finished. After finishing it, I was sorry I offered it up. When Jim got it, I asked him to put me on the "First Dibs" list if he ever decided to sell it.

She is now back home where she needs to stay. I'm a happy camper!!
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: sticshooter on October 03, 2010, 06:52:00 PM
Kenny ya did a great job bro on that onme. But I could have done fine without the winter pics LOL.Happy ya got her back <><
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: KYArcher on October 03, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
That is a great looking bow!
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Horney Toad on October 03, 2010, 11:56:00 PM
Gotta love that grizzly design, timeless beauty!
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: d. ward on October 04, 2010, 09:53:00 AM
Kenny I should be finished with my own 1959 Grizzly later this week and I gotta tell ya they are one fine looking super fine shooting bow for sure.My 1959 Kodiak is 64" the Griz 62" and there is hardly any difference if any at all.If I were blind folded it would be a hard choice between the two bd
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Larry m on October 04, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
I think the Grizzly's don't get the attention they deserve. Good looking and hard hitting. Very nice shooting bow's. Only makes them better when there is a history behind them.   (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery156.jpg)   (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery155.jpg)
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: hayslope on October 04, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
Kenny,

Ya gotta love it when they come back home!

Congrats on getting her back.
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 4runr on October 04, 2010, 03:41:00 PM
Doc, I have yet to shoot a '59 Kodiak due to my Grizzly budget, but if the Grizz shoots just as good I'm happy!

Larry, a good lookin group of Grizzlies. Is the '62 all original? Love the dark handle wrap and the Zebra grain.
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 59Alaskan on October 05, 2010, 09:59:00 AM
Glad to hear this one is officially back home!

Just so everyone knows those are pretty good pictures of Kenny's Grizzly, but they aren't anything like holding that bow in your hand!
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: d. ward on October 05, 2010, 11:09:00 AM
ya gotta love em bd    (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/grizzlyxxx.jpg)  I also added a new set of Al's decals to this one and they came out looking really sweet   (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/grizzly019.jpg)
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: KYArcher on October 05, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
That is sweet, I've got to try and find me a 59 Griz.    KY
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: 59Alaskan on October 05, 2010, 05:58:00 PM
There is one in the classifieds.  Not sure if it's sold.  I have one in the same weight and it is a very nice shooting bow.
Title: Re: "59" Grizzly
Post by: Larry m on October 05, 2010, 06:55:00 PM
Hi Kenny
Yep, the 62 is all original. I think it looks even nicer up close. The 58 is 40# and shoots a 475 gn. cedar very sweet. Bear new what he was doing when he made the "working man's" recurve. Bye the way Kenny, Very nice work on that 59. There is some real talented people on this site.