64 inch 1959 and 1960 Kodiaks

[damascusdave]

My impression is that more were made in 1959 than in 1960...I have had lots of chances to buy 59's but only one chance at a 60 which I now own...refinished with serial number DD650...kind of fits for my nickname...what do you have in the 64 inch length?

DDave

[bowhawk archer]

This is my 1960 Kodiak in 64" length.  It also has reverse limb colors, making it pretty special.

[damascusdave]

Just another puzzle from 54 years ago...was that a mistake or did someone order the bow that way...thanks for posting what may be a unique piece of Grayling Bear history

DDave

[bowhawk archer]

I had Bow Doc refinish it a few years ago, he thought it was a mistake that someone took out of the factory.

[PrimitiveSniper66]

Just when you thought you have seen it all, something else blows your socks off , that is a nice bow.

[Mojostick]

I have two 64" 1960's, 42 and 43lbs. If I can find another really nice one in the 30's, I sell or trade about any bow(s) to get it.

[Bjorn]

I have 4 1959's in 64", 45. 50, 50, and 57. And 1 1960 64" and 54#. Got more 56 and 60" too but you did not ask about those.

[Bjorn]

Bowhawk-that's wicked!  

[damascusdave]

Bjorn you were going to check the serial numbers on your 60 inch ones to see if any begin with BH...I would still be interested in knowing that, thanks

DDave

[jackdaw]

Passed on a refinished 64" 59' Kodiak from Mike Shaw a couple years ago...at 60# no less, and have been kicking myself ever since.....nice bows....smooooooth...!!

[Precurve]

I have 2 1960 64"
59lb DD006
60lb DD633

Dave

[Wade Phillips]

Overall, 1959 Kodiaks are more common than 1960 Kodiaks in all lengths...

These 64" lengths are presently at the Arsenal...

9-1959's in 64"

... 1 Bubinga Sight Window
... 1 Rosewood Sight Window
... 1 Wedge Sight Window
... 2 Maple Sight Window
... 4 Purple Heart Sight Window


4-1960s in 64"

... 1 Butcher Block Sight Window
... 1 Wedge Sight Window
... 2 Rosewood Sight Window

[damascusdave]

Thank you for the information everyone

DDave

[damascusdave]

ttt

[Bjorn]

Dave, sorry I forgot about the serial numbers the closest I have to a BH is a BG. Hope late is better than never!  

[damascusdave]

This search has been ongoing for a while Bjorn so there is no such thing as late, only later...just for interests sake what coin does your BG bow/s have...I have two BH bows with copper and one with aluminum...I just hope my KD has the copper coin as I think they have a rich look to them while the aluminum ones look kind of cheap...for me it does not get any better than butcher block and copper coin

DDave

[Bjorn]

The BG bow has a copper coin and the regular sight window. Hey DD how's the moose population and tag situation?

[damascusdave]

Sent you a pm Bjorn...time to get this done

DDave

[Tyler C. Moore]

My 64" DD 1960 I have on the way looks to have an aluminum coin. I agree Dave, the copper just has a great look to it. I'll try not to complain

[Tyler C. Moore]

Just got my first