Bear A Wood Risers - Serial Numbers - 1969-1972

Roddo · January 03, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

A-1938 Right. A-1431 Left

AALLFAB · January 04, 2011, 04:04:00 AM

I have A-1749 Righty Refinished. Jim

69RECURVE · January 04, 2011, 07:43:00 PM

Actually had not seen this thread before. So for an update I am now the proud owner of Riser A-1937. I purchased it from Trad Gang member Danny Rowan. Gteat guy to deal with.

Andy

January 05, 2011, 09:37:00 PM

I hope to post my photo's soon---
I have #2023 A wood left handed ( new in the box with limbs) papers--
how many were made--- according to the late Al Reider not many about 12---- this one seems to be on odd ball it is a 1970 bow with serial numbers that start with a 2 ???
Some info-- very early bears b risers has brass bears --- Ihave serial number #17 I don't think they made over 20 of the brass bears bows --- these were used unting the plastic mold was made-
Classic Bowman Sporting Woolens 'look for these bows to be shownn on my site -- thanks rob

CrookedStick · January 08, 2011, 03:16:00 PM

The list is updated once again. Thanks for the new numbers guys. Remember, the show season is starting, bring a notebook along and record any new A-Riser numbers you see.

Hey classicbowman, that serial number 17--is it an A Riser? Is it A 1017 or is it simply A 17? Please let us know, I thought that series started with 1000.

By the way, according to Frank Scott's ledger, the last serial number for 1970 is A-2141. My theory is it was similar to the car industry--the next series of bows was released a bit early to allow for things like catalog photos, etc., for the next year. Does your A-2023 riser have the adjustable sideplate and 'S' grip of the Type 2?

Thanks
Bernie

d. ward · January 10, 2011, 03:09:00 PM

more to come soon bd

vintage-bears · March 24, 2011, 10:53:00 PM

Just found this topic and thought to contribute.

I currently hunt with A-1966. My Year.
All original, RH with no holes.
My favorite bow!
Hey Donnie,
You refinished my very first A handle in the late 90's. Not certain but "A-1760" rings a bell.
Long time ago.......My memory not too good anymore............Philip

OldSkoolArcher · March 25, 2011, 06:21:00 AM

A-1646

Limbs and Handle are All Original.

zepnut · March 25, 2011, 04:44:00 PM

Top Handle... A-1778 w/bushing
Middle....... A-1964 w/bushing
Bottom....... A-1269 signed by Al Reader

OldSkoolArcher · March 25, 2011, 06:01:00 PM

Norm, Those are absolute beauties!! WOW. I love the looks of the middle one, especially the coin side!

kuch · March 26, 2011, 08:44:00 AM

Something about these that just does it for me...can't put my finger on it but they are my favorites....hands down.

vintage-bears · March 26, 2011, 09:06:00 AM

I agree 100%.
Of all the wonderful bows of Fred Bear, and there are many, there's nothing like Stringing and shooting a vintage-bear A riser with vintage limbs.
It get's even better when you mount a vintage-Bear quiver & arrows and take to the woods.
I might even like it better than a Signature bow.....Philip

Abear · March 26, 2011, 09:11:00 AM

Nice Norm! real sweet handles

zepnut · March 26, 2011, 09:16:00 AM

Thanks OldSkoolArcher, You also have a great looking riser. Like KUCH says there is something about the takedowns. I've been thinking about having a set of limbs made to match the middle riser.

yellow bow · March 26, 2011, 11:56:00 AM

Great looking risers Norm. A custom set of matching limbs for that middle riser would look great. :cool:

vintage-bears · March 26, 2011, 02:24:00 PM

vintage-bears · March 26, 2011, 02:29:00 PM

vintage-bears · March 26, 2011, 02:31:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by vintage-bears:

QuoteOriginally posted by vintage-bears:

QuoteOriginally posted by zepnut:
Top Handle... A-1778 w/bushing
Middle....... A-1964 w/bushing
Bottom....... A-1269 signed by Al Reader

Norm. Looks like you are cornering the market on A risers! Here is A-1966. Probably built the same day as your A-1964
I apologize to the forum admin for the triple post. Still having trouble with pics and tried to edit twice.
Would have liked to have a few brews with you at Denton this past year. Hopefully next time. Regards to the Mrs.
You sure do have some Dandy Bears Norm.....Philip [/b]
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cacciatore · March 26, 2011, 03:22:00 PM

zepnut,I really like your middle A riser,quite rare!For sure the A is the most appealing of the 3 lenghts.I have seen some RHs for sale but never a LH,so I feel already blessed to own mine with a very low serial num. as well.

vintage-bears · March 26, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
zepnut,I really like your middle A riser,quite rare!For sure the A is the most appealing of the 3 lenghts.I have seen some RHs for sale but never a LH,so I feel already blessed to own mine with a very low serial num. as well.

Felix.
You are blessed. Very small % were made in LH.
You have a gem! And you will hear from me when LH models come this way and I have a knack for finding hard to find stuff.
PS: you've got mail.......Philip