Kodiak Special

[DDyer]

Ran across this one.
64" Kodiack Special #61
Gray back,brown belly
Maple and a dark wood riser,leather grip
Ser.# XF910

Any info as to age, ect. appreciated

[alaskabowhunter]

1955 if it has water transfer decals, 1956 if it has silkcreens. They were made in 3 different lengths, 60", 64", 68" and cost more than a Kodiak back in the day. Kinda rare at 61#,

[Bjorn]

That would be a great shooter if you are comfortable with the weight. The early KS is a superb hunting weapon I have a 64" 1956 KS 60# it is a rocket launcher.  

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Nice Find Dan, especially at that weight.

My wife shoots a 1955 KS and loves it so much, she refuses custom bows.

Hers is green and Brown, Yours with Gray glass has me a bit flustered.

[desertrat49]

Re: green vs. gray glass: Can't find the site for reference (will keep looking), but have read that the original gray can age to a light green. Have a '57 KS w/ a nice sage-colored belly (blends in nicely w/ the high desert flora).

[desertrat49]

Well, duh... check out Wade Phillips posting from 2009 re-posted by Tony W. today.