As much as I love my modern longbows & recurves there's a part of me that is drawn to vintage Bear bows. I currently own a '66 Kodiak and am interested in a Bear T/d. Not knowing much about their worth, what can I expect to pay for one with a wood riser say 60" 50#@28"? Thanks.

$2000.00

You can buy a new Bear take down for $819.

Do it! The bow is fantastic!

Phil is correct...the 2012 bubinga version is excellent, especially at that price.

Fred, What can be better than zipper or big river?

ah yes a classic Bear! I am sick also brother!

Charlie, I will never give up my Zipper or Big River bows, but there is something about the nostalgia of a Bear t/d thats calling to me. At least I know I'm in good company..  

I have the bubinga version to, and it is a most excellent bow.

Those vintage Bear bows are my weakness. I have two and just bid on another. Help! I think I'm addicted.

Ross

Ross, Got my eye on one as well!

Good Luck. After posting the above I had to go shoot my '66 Kodiak. It is a sweet bow and quiet even with the vintage spring arm quiver. Quieter than my B.W. Cedar arrows and a Grayling Bear....it just don't get no better.

Ross

I found a Green stripe Bear t/d with a serial number of B-5454. Could someone please tell me the year it was made. Thanks.

Fred run dont walk to the nearest doctor and get that Bear anti virus injection, its a bad disease that really tuff to cure once your infected. Be well my brother of the bow and remember life is short... Ron.

those Bear T/D risers/grips are outstanding for sure....

Way to go Fred.. Take a step back to history....

Okay so I just bought my first bear riser. According to the seller its from the early 90's.

Its all down hill from here Fred.      

And what a ride it can be..........
,,Sam,,

Well Fred - you got your first one.  It's all over with except for the crying!!!!!!

Read Sam's thread about looking for a cure.....for the Bear T/D disease!

Since I'm no help in this area, I will offer to contribute.....to making the craving even worse!  There is an early Type 1 A riser and 50# Grayling limbs all set up and tuned about 10 minutes or so away from you that you are always welcome to shoot a spell.  No guarantee that it won't cast it's own spell.

Congrats on your new riser!

At least you have the comfort knowing you have many fellow addicts nearby!

Looks good.....Now you need limbs? Are you going with Bear or one of the sources in the aftermarket?

Charlie, You're welcome to join me on this ride...LOL

Tony, I don't know how this addiction came to be but it definitely is strong!! I'll show you mine if you show me yours    Seriously, I would love to come by and drool just a little. I'd be afraid to pick it up for fear I wouldn't want to put it down.

Ron, It's coming with a set of Bear limbs
     49#@28"

Fred,

Make sure you bring a handkerchief for drool and tears when you go to Tony's house.  he has a few nice ones hanging round.