Bear Takedown Factory Camo

Gary Sewell · August 30, 2009, 02:03:00 PM

I recently picked up a ugly green striper with lots of holes. May end up trying to get it fixed but was wondering if Bear ever made any factory camo takedowns. I may fill the holes and try to copy the camo pattern. Any pictures out there?

TRAP · August 30, 2009, 05:52:00 PM

Good to see you posting here Gary. Welcome.

You'll have to share that 59 Kodiak collection with us when you get back here.

Sorry, I don't have any info on camo TDs.

Just thought I'd say hello.

Trap

Gary Sewell · August 30, 2009, 08:41:00 PM

Thanks Trap, Looks like it will be mid October. I plan to show them later this fall.

M60gunner · August 31, 2009, 12:34:00 AM

I remember seeing a black takedown at the Gainsville plant in 1987. I was there to tour the plant and Fred Bear Mus. I am sure of the year. I still have the tee shirt and the baggie it was put in when I bought it.

ckruse · August 31, 2009, 01:07:00 AM

There were several of the Gainsville takedown bows done in the same factory camo as the Kodiak. I thought I'd saved a picture of one, but can't locate it. CKruse

PAPALAPIN · August 31, 2009, 08:34:00 AM

Welcome Gary.

Great to see you here.

Do you need limbs for that holy riser?

bswear · August 31, 2009, 09:38:00 PM

My dad had a factory takedown with built in sights. He ordered it new...I am reasonably certain it was a Grayling bow. Maybe he can remember the year. I'd pay a lot of money for that bow now.

Earl E. Nov...mber · September 01, 2009, 07:33:00 AM

There is a set of Factory Camo #3 Red tips on the auction sight right now, Probably the first Graylings I have seen

Gary Sewell · September 01, 2009, 04:57:00 PM

I saw those limbs and some other bows that came with factory camo. Most look about the same. Somebody has got to have one somewhere.

TimberlineX · September 01, 2009, 10:58:00 PM

Gary,

More recently, in 1996, Bear Archery did offer and catalog a factory-camo Fred Bear Take-Down. Here's the page from the 1996 Bear catalog. The "camo" pattern was a simple OD green, which actually looked quite good with the riser's black hardware.

What does your bow look like? Any chance you can post a photo?

Gary Sewell · September 02, 2009, 06:00:00 AM

That's what I was looking for. Thanks
I will try to post a picture this afternoon. Gary

Horney Toad · September 02, 2009, 05:26:00 PM

If I had your holy bow, I would fill the holes with epoxy and have a really cool film dipped camo finish applied.

http://www.filmdipping.com/

Gary Sewell · September 02, 2009, 09:36:00 PM

Now that is pretty cool. And not a bad price.

Horney Toad · September 02, 2009, 11:43:00 PM

Check this out Gary on the auction site:

290346152567

Stickbow98 · September 11, 2009, 06:39:00 PM

Gary,

Came across this pic today. First one I've seen. Don't know if it's "too little-too late", but I think it's what you were originally looking for.

>>--Ron--<>

Factory Camo Kodiak T/D

Gary Sewell · September 11, 2009, 10:57:00 PM

Thanks, That is what I was looking for. Going to try on the handle and limbs I have.