Calling all 1959 Grizzly fans

59Alaskan · February 15, 2011, 06:21:00 PM

I am going to have to piece these pictures up throughout the evening as I am home alone with the kids helping with home work etc... I picked this up from a fellow trad gang member who bought it at a local auction. It's believed there was only one owner of the bow prior to that auction. You'll love this one. Some fine things come in worn packaging. More pics as the night goes on.

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Jack Shanks · February 15, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

It's going to be a long night Colin.

Larry m · February 15, 2011, 06:43:00 PM

I'm anxious to see more!!

OldSkoolArcher · February 15, 2011, 06:50:00 PM

I am tuned in!

59Alaskan · February 15, 2011, 07:03:00 PM

We got the math homework done, the dishes washed, and the hot wheels picked up. Here's 2 more. Ohio's Mr. 1959 (the infamous Kenny Yoder) is at my door right now. If I can keep him from running off with it I will post more pics later. I am saving what I feel is the best for last.

The tip looks much whiter in the picture than they actually are. They are slightly yellowed and the original paper. The tips are in fabulous shape.

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59Alaskan · February 15, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

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oldbohntr · February 15, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

Beautiful bow. I've only kept two Grizzlies, a '62 and one very similar to yours. Wish I'd kept a particular '61. But, the '59 is my favorite one ever, 55#@28. I hope yours shoots as good as this one.

macclare · February 15, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

Nice bow with a great hunting weight

4runr · February 15, 2011, 08:30:00 PM

That Butcherblock '59 is SWEET!!

NO stress, NOTHIN wrong with that bow. From what I can tell it is all original and as new with a slight discoloration in the leather. We held my refinished '59 next to it and the green glass is slightly yellowed on Colin's Butcherblock. I left there with my Beautiful bow and slightly Pea Green with envy.

NICE find Colin!

hootie c · February 15, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Nice Bow!!Wow

OldSkoolArcher · February 15, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

WOW. That is bad arse!!!

Great Score and Truly Unique!!

I am drooling here.

59Alaskan · February 15, 2011, 08:44:00 PM

Thank you all. Also, I am thankful it seems to pull lighter than marked. Feels more like 50 @ 28" to me which is fine as I will be able to shoot it more. It's a super quiet bow.

Kenny and I will have to have a few days this fall afield with "dueling '59's"

landman · February 15, 2011, 09:04:00 PM

Beautiful Bow. Wow!!

Can you string it and show some full length pics of each side??

59Alaskan · February 15, 2011, 09:47:00 PM

Here you go!It came with what appears to be the original string from 1959. The one on it here is a newer string. It's a fine shooting bow.

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landman · February 15, 2011, 11:31:00 PM

That's a great looking Grizzly and you be one fortunate man. Should be a real pleasure to take to the woods.

Larry m · February 15, 2011, 11:39:00 PM

Oh, That is Very Nice!!!! Hard to believe it's over 50 years old. Looks like NEW....... Great Find!

MJB · February 16, 2011, 09:14:00 AM

Mikenmn · February 16, 2011, 09:18:00 AM

I don't remember seen any marked at 27" usually 26" or 28".

Mike

69RECURVE · February 19, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

One of the most beautiful bows I've ever seen. Just incredible.!!!!!

SlowBowke · February 20, 2011, 03:20:00 AM

Living in small town USA.....the 59s are the one grip styles Ive never held in my hand, let alone shot. Definately great looking bows. Fred did himself proud.

I've seen a few at Compton etc.......never had the cajones to ask someone to let me shoot one. Has to sound "odd" to you long time Bear buffs, lol.

Probably a good thing from the pos feedback ya'll give them shooting em. Ive enough problems deciding on what to hunt with. :D

That one is a beauty!! Congrats!

God Bless