help dating bear grizzly

sadiejane · February 07, 2011, 11:47:00 AM

serial # 281116
62"
35#
any ideas?
thanks!

sadiejane · February 07, 2011, 11:53:00 AM

dont have any pix right now but will take some and post when i can. was hoping this would be enuf info to at least get an idea from you fellas who know so much more than i.
thanks again!

Bjorn · February 07, 2011, 12:59:00 PM

It is an early bow-like 1950-1951 is my guess w/o pics. I think you have too many digits too................................

ksbowman · February 07, 2011, 01:57:00 PM

sadiejane, That bow is advertised in KC,MO. Craigslist. Are you aware of that?

Jack Shanks · February 07, 2011, 05:47:00 PM

I had Emailed the seller a couple days ago. Just got an Email back. Sold

Larry m · February 07, 2011, 06:33:00 PM

Jack
How about some pictures up when it arrives. Alway's like looking at early Grizzly's...

Jack Shanks · February 07, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

Larry,

Sorry, I didn't get it. I asked for some more information and I just received a response back today that it had been sold. Maybe sadiejane got it?

I did buy another 57' Grizzly today along with four other bows from a local fellow though.

sadiejane · February 08, 2011, 09:15:00 AM

sorry folks, you're right
serial #28L116
its also has the standing bear with patent date and canada silkscreen logo, so not early 50's.
what i'd consider original leather grip.
"stuck" so to speak with obligations in the kc area for a few months so...
decent shape, not perfect but certainly no damage other than surface blemishes.
yeah i did grab it off craigslist.
just couldnt help myself....
the fella really didnt wanna ship, if that makes anyone feel better.
will add pix tonite.
thanks!!

Jack Shanks · February 08, 2011, 10:33:00 AM

Great going sadiejane!

Actually, I just looked at the one I bought yesterday and it is a 1956 and I didn't have one.

I'm just guessing but from the serial number on yours it might be a 59-63. At least the ones from those years that I have are marked in that manner.

sadiejane · February 09, 2011, 09:42:00 AM

edited to change the link
ok folks, here's the pix.
http://s878.photobucket.com/albums/ab346/sadiejane9/trad%20bows/
thought it'd be easier to just add the link instead of filling yr computers up with lots of bandwidth.
thanks

but i would be happy to post a few here if ya'll would prefer

Jack Shanks · February 09, 2011, 10:46:00 AM

1962 Sadie

sadiejane · February 09, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

cool! thanks jack. much appreciated

sadiejane · February 10, 2011, 07:48:00 AM

shot that little bow yesterday. shoots mighty fine. even for its weight it slaps the target with some authority. nice bow.