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Title: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Traditional-Archer on June 27, 2022, 07:21:12 AM
I found this bow up on a shelf after my father past away in January. I remember my dad telling me about some of the hunting my uncle and my dad went on back when they were teens using bare bows. From what I have learned so far it looks like the bow was made between 1953 and 1955 but I would really like the help of our guys that shoot Bear bows, I'm sure you have a much better idea.
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Traditional-Archer on June 27, 2022, 07:22:34 AM
I believe this is the standing bear
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Traditional-Archer on June 27, 2022, 07:24:16 AM
I also see 22 stamped on the bow, I've not seen this before ?
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: TIM B on June 27, 2022, 07:26:30 AM
Pictures of the tips?
You could also email Bear and they could tell ya.
Tim B
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Kelly on June 27, 2022, 10:52:18 AM
1959-1961 due to handle shape. Someone more familiar with that model will know the year. Picture of sight window and tips will help date it.
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Traditional-Archer on June 27, 2022, 08:03:49 PM
Thanks for the input, I can email Bear, I know or use to know a lot of guys who shot Bear bow on Trad gang and thought it would be a quick post and answer.
I will email the staff at bear. You right probably a more accurate time frame
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: charles m on June 28, 2022, 07:34:48 AM
Nice addition from a devoted fan.  :campfire:
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: bucknut on June 28, 2022, 10:10:15 PM
I'm pretty sure it's a 59.  That was the only year for the copper emblem.  The 22 was probably a club stamp of some sort.
Title: Re: Help with year this kodiak was made
Post by: Dan bree on June 29, 2022, 10:49:30 AM
Yep 59  and the 22 stamp was put on the bow at thr plant designating a factory defect.