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Title: 1966 bear super mag 48
Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on April 25, 2007, 09:55:00 PM
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/kendalltechau/000_0031.jpg

heres a picture of a 66' bear super mag 48 i refinished. i picked it up at a local sporting goods store for $50.00,the skins cost me $25.00.i finished it with a exterior satin poly.the grip seemed alittle chunky so i filed finger grooves in it. it's 55#@28.has just alittle light stress on the belly.it shoots great at my 26"draw.lots of life left in this old bow !
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Post by: bowalaska on April 25, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
Very nice.  Always liked the short bows.
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Post by: whitebuffalo on April 25, 2007, 10:07:00 PM
I'll give ya $100 for it,,double your money
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Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on April 25, 2007, 10:11:00 PM
jason,nah i think i'll keep it !
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Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on April 25, 2007, 11:15:00 PM
mike, i know what you mean. theres a 66 super mag on **** right now that i'm watching. it will be interesting to see what it brings. i know it will be alot more then $50.00 !
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Post by: bbassi on April 26, 2007, 06:04:00 AM
real nice job! I picked up a 67 at a garage sale last summer for $30. Still haven't figured out if I want to refinish it or sell it as is. It's not in bad shape, but has the finish cracks that are typical of these bows. They sure do bring a premium on the auction site, but only if they are 69 or older and the black and white version it seems. I haven't seen a refinished one up there yet. It would be interesting to see what yours would bring.
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Post by: jeff w on April 26, 2007, 06:57:00 AM
Great job-the skins and finger grooves look really awesome.
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Post by: TimZeigler on April 26, 2007, 09:38:00 AM
Very nice!  I like how you did the finger grooves, very subtle and not over done.  Skins look great as well.
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Post by: Mechslasher on April 26, 2007, 12:28:00 PM
absolutely beautiful!
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Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on April 26, 2007, 01:39:00 PM
thanks fella's. it was a labor of love. i have almost as many hours in this refinish as i would in making a BBO or a self wood bow. i'm going to take it out this afternoon and see if i can spook some turkeys with it !
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Post by: superkodiak on April 26, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
I need to come across a supermag at that price!  I have been looking for one for quite some time now.... no luck yet!  You just fueled the fire to look even more. =)
Title: Re: 1966 bear super mag 48
Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on April 26, 2007, 08:11:00 PM
i just got lucky. the guy at the shop said it had been hanging on the wall for acouple of years ! he'd never had a offer on it. their a matthews dealership.
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Post by: leon on April 27, 2007, 05:05:00 AM
That is nice,I like what you did to the handle.Leon
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Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on May 01, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
the 66 super mag i was watching on **** went for $309.00 wow!
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Post by: stagetek on May 01, 2007, 09:54:00 PM
Fantastic job, Kendall.
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Post by: pseman on May 02, 2007, 12:15:00 AM
Awesome! $50 and a little TLC and you have a one of a kind custom!
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Post by: Frank V on May 02, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
I think I will keep my 69 Super Mag. Frank
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Post by: bentpole on May 02, 2007, 05:57:00 PM
WOW that came out outstanding Kendall!!!!