Well actually, the bow was not exactly free.

The seller listed the bow as "free of stress" and "free of holes".  These statements turned out to be true and while that's a good thing the bow was "free" of a few other things as well.  The limbs were not free of twists but those were bumped out rather quickly.

The bow was "free" of intact tip overlays

"Free" of decent decals.  Al Harford helped with that problem


"Free" of a Copper Coin.  Thanks Kurt for making them available.

"Free" of a decent leather grip, strike plate, feather rest, bright specs and a durable finish to protect it from the elements and bring out it's true beauty.



Mostly the bow was "free" of TLC which I've been giving the old girl for a couple weeks now.  Hope I havent bored you with too many pics but like a Playboy centerfold, I felt her beautiful curves needed to be viewed from several angles.  

1959 Bear Kodiak 64" 55# (no string selencers needed    )


Trap

nice looking set up Trap.

Sweeeeeet!  

Trap -

Nice set up !!!

Looks like you are getting back pretty close to the all original 1959 look.

May need to replace that file handle...

And put a few scuffs on the Western Quiver...

Or I have one with a few scuffs, that I could trade to you for that one...      

You just don't see many Westerns with the original leather tie still in the zipper.

Absolutely beautiful.Such a classic.Nice job double D.Looks like it's missing a compass too! LOL

Trap, Great job on your "free" Kodiak! Really looks great now.

double D thats a sweeeeeeeetie right there.bd

Trap that is a Beauty!!! Nice pix thanks for sharing.

Scott

Never tire of looking at it.

Beautiful job there Trap!

Thanks Guys,

John, it is missing a compass and a quiver bushing, but it's never too late to drill a couple holes.  We'll see  :confused:  

Wade, I think plastic is overrated.  I'll stick with Osage unless I find the "correct" thing at the "right" price.

I was thinking of replacing that zipper pull with a piece of orange parachute cord.  Maybe I should reconsider    

Trap

She's a beauty  

WOW... what a great job Trap, your bow looks great! Thanks for sharing...Sweet looking Blue Barred rest too!  

Totally Awesome Trap!!!

Looks like a million bucks now!

Gee an I was just thinking how much better that file looked than a "Broom Handle"  

Beautiful work Trap, looks like it shoots as well as it looks.

Nice job Trap.  She sure looks beautiful now!!!

Great looking bow Trap!
Nice quiver with the knife and file too.

Hey Daryl
You were paying attention at Dons class that day judging from that one, really nice job!