when was it made

[seabass]

i just refinished a bear kodiak mag,and gave it to my cousin.now he wants to know what year it was made.bear kodiak mag 52" 57#@28" serial #7u8826.any of you bear collectors got any info.thanks,steve

[Jim Picarelli]

I'm thinking 1967 by the serial #.

[PAPALAPIN]

Jim's right   1967

[d. ward]

now would that be a 1967 or a 1967 1/2 ? stripe in the riser or one piece solid wood ? bd

[PAPALAPIN]

See Doc, that's why we keep ya around

[seabass]

thanks for the info guys.i'll let my cousin know,steve