Some interesting Bear bows and misc.

[d. ward]

Yes Bob I saw pics of Neagley's bow several years ago.I was pretty certin it was around 100 + pounds.He also had another Bear bow from around 1965 or so 125# I believe...that was a man bow.bd

[johnnyrazorhead]

I actually called and talked to Bill Negley shortly after I got the 123# Kodiak to see if it might have been his or made for him but he told me he never shot bows quite that heavy.So I now know it is NOT Bill Negley's bow.Seeing that it's a lefty,could it be Fred's or maybe even Glenn St. Charles bow?I doubt it but interesting to imagine that it might be.Maybe it went with Fred and Glenn on the Little Delta hunt in 1959.Hey,I can dream can't I? LOL

[marlon]

Finding recurves over 100# are very rare. Now in these days finding a boyer to build one is very rare. Its a lost art. Marlon

[johnnyrazorhead]

Alright.I really enjoyed this thread and I still need practice at downloading pictures so I thought I would try again.Here's one I've posted before but it's such a cool bow.You really need to see it in person to appreciate how beautiful it really is.The dark,V-shaped laminations running up both sides of the limbs is gorgeous.I believe it's a 1958 Kodiak Special,marked EXP on a pice of tape like the Type I 1963 Kodiak Magnum two-piece bow is marked.Came from Research & Developement Dept. in Grayling.Wish they made more,it's a real eye-catcher.
 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Another picture,same bow.
 

[johnnyrazorhead]

And one more.This is fun.I'll go find some more interesting stuff to photograph and post.Can you tell I'm bored?
 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Trap,I always liked the picture you have with your posts showing the maple sight window '59 Kodiaks so I thought I would post this one up.Acouple of maple sight windows and a couple od really nice 1959 Kodiaks.Some of the most beautiful Bear bows ever made in my opinion.
 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Here's another oddball I almost forgot I had.A 1970's Futurewood Grizzly with red glass.I call it the Christmas bow.No specs other than 33 1/2 written where the strike plate would go.Also no raised medallion which is what I believe would have gone on this bow.I can see why ol' Fred only made one of these bows.UGLY!!!At least I think it is.
 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Here's one of the medallion side.
 

[TRAP]

Ye John, except you have real maple sight windows.  My maple sight window is a Holcomb repro.  A fine bow in it's own right but not the real deal.

Those 59s are gorgeous. Who wouldnt love those.  

Trap

[johnnyrazorhead]

Wow! It's hard to tell yours are repro's.They look fantastic.I heard the Holcomb bows are very nice.How do they shoot?

[TRAP]

It shoots very good.  I'm considering getting another one.  

That 58 kodiak is incredible John.  Do you need my address?  You said "You really need to see it in person....."

   Good stuff John

Trap

[johnnyrazorhead]

Well... that's not quite what I meant.But you are more than welcome to come by my place anytime and check it out in person Trap.Maybe I better change my wording.LOL

[TRAP]

lol, Sall Good John.  If I'm ever up that way, I'll take you up on that.

Trap

[johnnyrazorhead]

Trap,You are always welcome.You are right.Sall good!

[TonyW]

ttt - for John Kabisa's 123# '59 Kodiak