Title: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:25:00 PM
Lately ive seen a few threads on here about old Bear bows and thought i would share some pics of some of the bows my father has collected over the years, and recently completely spoiled me by alowing me to pick and choose different ones to shoot untill i find one i like. I now know how fortunate i am to do that, so i thought i would share some pics of these fine pieces of traditional archery history with people who can really apreciate them. (some we dont shoot and you can guess why) Hope you all enojoy them as much as i have begun to as learn more about them.
First is a picture of : (from left to right)
1-1959/60 - Bear Grizzly 55# Bow still has original feather rest, leather grip, and even string. (see second pic also)
2- 1962 kodiak 62#
3- 1962 kodiak 70#
4- 1955/56 Kodiak 59# (both right and left handed)
5- 1955 Kodiak Special 63#
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4231.jpg)
Handel and rest of Grizzly:
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4233.jpg)
First is a picture of : (from left to right)
1-1959/60 - Bear Grizzly 55# Bow still has original feather rest, leather grip, and even string. (see second pic also)
2- 1962 kodiak 62#
3- 1962 kodiak 70#
4- 1955/56 Kodiak 59# (both right and left handed)
5- 1955 Kodiak Special 63#
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4231.jpg)
Handel and rest of Grizzly:
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4233.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:30:00 PM
Can I pick one next? You lucky dog. Thanks for sharing the pics. Very nice collection.
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
These bows are special to me because it was a 1976 Super kodiak 55# (not pictured) that i took my first deer with this last fall. they are my favorite bows, and this is a pic of the super kodiak collection.
Left to right:
'69- 64" 70#, '68 45#, '69 60#, '70 45#, '70 55#, '71 65#, '70 70# (the bow dad hunts with)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4236.jpg)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4237.jpg)
Left to right:
'69- 64" 70#, '68 45#, '69 60#, '70 45#, '70 55#, '71 65#, '70 70# (the bow dad hunts with)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4236.jpg)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4237.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
Now I am drooling!
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Then these are the big dogs that i dont even ask to shoot (even though i think i could talk him into it ;) )
Top to bottom- b handel then three A's
Limbs include- ones- 45# 55# 60#
twos- 40# 43# 70# 65#
threes- 60# 65# 68# 70#
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4241.jpg)
Back side of the top A handel: (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4244.jpg)
Top to bottom- b handel then three A's
Limbs include- ones- 45# 55# 60#
twos- 40# 43# 70# 65#
threes- 60# 65# 68# 70#
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4241.jpg)
Back side of the top A handel: (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5/tkosteczko/IMG_4244.jpg)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: shick on April 15, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: shick on April 15, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Tim, you've got to love the Super K's; I'm partial to '70 but love your bows; Oh yeah, the '62 Kodiak isn't bad neither.........Shick
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
It was a VERY rainy day today so i thought i would take these fro all you guys to pass the time, hope you enjoy.
Vermonster- i am completely spoiled :D in a good way (i think)
Vermonster- i am completely spoiled :D in a good way (i think)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: shick on April 15, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: shick on April 15, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
You just beat me in with the woodies. My '70 B is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.....Shick
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on April 15, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
I afraid to see what you post next. Every set just gets better.
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: the Ferret on April 15, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: the Ferret on April 15, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
WOW...WOW...WOW!
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 15, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
Shick, Dad is partial to the '70 also, i am just partial to whatever shoots straight lol. happens to be a 76 super k and it is my new love. (you would think they made the grip on it from a mold of my hand, it is gonna be hard to seperate from it to try these others)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Raineman on April 15, 2007, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: Raineman on April 15, 2007, 09:50:00 PM
WOW! I am speechl........
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: pointy sticks on April 15, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: pointy sticks on April 15, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Ahhhhhh man my keyboard is getting all drooled on. Very nice collection.
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Jimbob on April 16, 2007, 01:06:00 AM
Post by: Jimbob on April 16, 2007, 01:06:00 AM
So Your the reason that I can't find an old bear Super Kodiak! Nice Nice collection. If you need anyone to keep them for you let me know. You could come over and see them any time you like! HA!
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: PaPaFrank on April 16, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
Post by: PaPaFrank on April 16, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
WOW!! What else can I say...
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Izzy on April 16, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on April 16, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
Just aint right teasing people like that! !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Kingstaken on April 16, 2007, 11:20:00 AM
Post by: Kingstaken on April 16, 2007, 11:20:00 AM
You guys are most diifinetly "holics"...
I haven't come to a conclusion as to what type of "holics", but diffinetly "holics".
Goes further then Bowholics I feel. :clapper:
I haven't come to a conclusion as to what type of "holics", but diffinetly "holics".
Goes further then Bowholics I feel. :clapper:
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: LONGHORN on April 16, 2007, 11:38:00 AM
Post by: LONGHORN on April 16, 2007, 11:38:00 AM
AWESOME, thanks for sharing :campfire:
Serge
Serge
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: KPaul on April 16, 2007, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: KPaul on April 16, 2007, 11:43:00 AM
beautiful,beautiful,beautiful! thanks
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on April 16, 2007, 12:53:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on April 16, 2007, 12:53:00 PM
:bigsmyl: :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: formerbutcher on April 16, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
Post by: formerbutcher on April 16, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
I can never see enough old Bear bows.
Thanks for the pics :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks for the pics :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Guru on April 16, 2007, 02:13:00 PM
Post by: Guru on April 16, 2007, 02:13:00 PM
Wow, I can't believe your Dad let you post those!!! I always knew dad had a bunch of bow,but Hooollyyyy!!!
Whenever I ask how many bows he has,he just says something like "a few". I wonder how many pm's you'll get from those pix?
Awesome, thanx for sharing.....
Hey Gary :wavey: ;)
Whenever I ask how many bows he has,he just says something like "a few". I wonder how many pm's you'll get from those pix?
Awesome, thanx for sharing.....
Hey Gary :wavey: ;)
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Falk on April 16, 2007, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: Falk on April 16, 2007, 02:34:00 PM
Tim, you most probably have not heard about the new law yet?! It is not longer allowed to own more then one wooden A-Riser! :readit:
I wont tell anybody, 'course. But be sure to give two of them away soon - before they find out! Send one to me - pleeeaaaaaase :saywhat:
I wont tell anybody, 'course. But be sure to give two of them away soon - before they find out! Send one to me - pleeeaaaaaase :saywhat:
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Cutty47 on April 16, 2007, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: Cutty47 on April 16, 2007, 04:42:00 PM
Dang! Just beautiful stuff guys...I keep wanting to pick up a couple vintage Bears, but there's more than a few guys out there who know a good thing...they ain't cheap!
Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for sharing...
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 17, 2007, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 17, 2007, 01:20:00 PM
thanks guys glad you enjoyed them as much as we do.
curt, it took some talking but he seemed ok with it. but dont believe him, these are just the favorite Bear bows
curt, it took some talking but he seemed ok with it. but dont believe him, these are just the favorite Bear bows
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 17, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 17, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Some of the Collection (pics)
Post by: fredbear92 on May 02, 2007, 02:54:00 AM
Post by: fredbear92 on May 02, 2007, 02:54:00 AM
what poundage is that 76' Super Kodiak of yours that You shoot?