I just purchased an old Bear Kodiak in great shape and I would be interested in finding out when it was made. It has a longbow style grip and riser, brown glass and the serial number is D2833.
thanks!
Zane Rakes
need more info...maybe a pic, also, does it have the 1953 date on it, how about a leather grip....
Sounds like it could be a 1957, as they usually had a serial number starting with D. If it has a single shelf and standard recurve limbs then it is most certainly a '57. The 1955-56 models had similar features but had a double shelf.
There's a nice website with great information that will help you with your questions:
www.fredbear-online.com (http://www.fredbear-online.com)
Great links to related information as well.
Dave
It does have a leather grip, but no coin. It does have the 1953 canadien patent mark. It has a single shelf and I would call the recurves standard. According to the Bear website (thanks for the link!) it is a 57. The guy I brought it from thought he had purchased it in 56, but was not 100%.
I will try to post a pic soon. BTW...it really is a nice shooting bow.
Zane
Check the collecting articles on my web site, plenty of Bear info there. Link in sig below
Tim,
I've been spending plenty of time on your site. Very well done!
Thanks
zane