Just seen this listed...#9Z1  is this the first production Super Kodiak of 1969?

Al Readers '67 Super K read the same except of course the first digit, so yeah.

I believe the letter represents the calendar period during the year of production. so A would be early in the year and Z end of year.

Didn't realize Z was the 12th letter of the alphabet. All of the '67,'68'&'69 Super Ks I've ever had were Zs and I've had a ton. So it denotes model as far as I can tell and have been told.

I'm with Gary on this one......while I was never really "into" SKs over the years, I did appreciate the way they looked and have seen, fondled and shot quite a few of the early bows.  I don't ever recall seeing any of the 67 1/2, 68 or 69 SKs without a "Z" in their serial number.

Yeah Bear did that on most models. Without looking at my notes I believe 67 Kodiak Hunters were T, 66 kodiak L , 65 S. and in the 70s KZ, KU, etc.With some makers such as Staghorn, Herters, and others they did use a letter for the month.

That bow is awesome.

Would look great on my rack.....   :D

Z is for 60" bow and Y for a 64" bow.

......Philip

You got it I completly forgot the damn 64".

I think alot of people are watching that one.

Should be interesting.

Yep Philip!
I'm looking at my 64" 69 SK and and the serial # is 9Y111: Never knew that!!!! Thanks......

Thanks Philip,always something to learn here.

I'd bet someone I know down in NJ is pretty focused on this one....for a reason!!

Someone in PA is pretty interested also.

   

It is kinda neat seeing the bow shown in the 1969 Bear catalog listed for sale to anyone that is interested...I have always had a thing for the 1968 and 1969 models.

Someone got a very nice collectible.  

For that price, I might consider selling my 64".

Sometimes you just gotta jump in with 2 feet without testing the water. Complete commitment to collecting rare Bear's.
The wonderful and sometimes pricey part of collecting anything.
My Congratulations to the new owner!

......Philip