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Title: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: dougw56 on October 24, 2013, 05:16:00 PM

I have a A Riser Ser. # A-1522 with Limbs 2-4727 that I bought from a Bear (Grayling) employee in the mid 70's. The handle is marked with a "B" after the Ser. # which stood for Blemish, employees could buy these bows at the factory. Any info would be appreciated.

(http://i.imgur.com/lV2p7hl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/MsVR6YG.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/iwjc3UP.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/jOoZ3hK.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/kAOLBjx.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/TDjVUQh.jpg)

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: inrut on October 24, 2013, 05:33:00 PM

PM sent.

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: Shane Reed on October 24, 2013, 07:16:00 PM

Very nice!

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Post by: Horney Toad on October 24, 2013, 07:26:00 PM

nice lookin!

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Post by: Marc B. on October 24, 2013, 07:38:00 PM

Very nice. Did you find the blemish?

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: dougw56 on October 24, 2013, 08:20:00 PM

I couldnt find a blemish,

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: Marc B. on October 24, 2013, 08:22:00 PM

Even better.

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Post by: Bjorn on October 24, 2013, 10:50:00 PM

Wow that's a beauty! And welcome to Tradgang! :archer2:

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: TRAP on October 25, 2013, 12:35:00 AM

I'll give you 5 bucks more than you paid for it.

Just kidding of course. Sweet Bow

Trap

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: cacciatore on October 25, 2013, 03:24:00 AM

I have a lefty very similar to yours,mine had 3 micro holes,it is been refinished and it looks brand new. I am very happy with mine.

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: yellow bow on October 25, 2013, 04:46:00 AM

Sweet.

:cool:

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Post by: zepnut on October 25, 2013, 10:07:00 AM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: dougw56 on October 25, 2013, 10:21:00 AM

If the bow is a blemish what would I look for.

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Post by: Robert Marvin on October 25, 2013, 10:50:00 AM

next to last pic-looks like the bubinga/red stripe doesnt "fade" right-what is the dark stuff there a glue fill in?

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: dougw56 on October 25, 2013, 03:26:00 PM

I live about 25 mi. west of Grayling is there anyone close that could look at my bow and advise me if I should refinish it or could shoot it. Its been in the box not shot since about 1980

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: Shane Reed on October 25, 2013, 03:38:00 PM

I highly doubt that it would be in your hands if you couldn't shoot it. Likely a cosmetic blemish. If it was shot in 1980, I am sure it can be shot now. The limbs you have are plenty light enough.

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: dougw56 on October 25, 2013, 03:53:00 PM

I bought the bow in the 70's and shot it alot then 4-H Archery Club and hunting. Just wondering if age would make it unsafe. woundnt want to damage it. Thanks

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: cacciatore on October 25, 2013, 04:23:00 PM

Doug,it will outlast all of us!

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: Redtail2 on October 25, 2013, 09:51:00 PM

Doug, I have three early handles. I shoot them alot. If you have looked it over and you see no places where there seems to be separation, shoot it and enjoy!

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: jim g on November 02, 2013, 08:40:00 AM

Doug
I'm in traverse city and would like to look at it, I have a few takedowns and other treasures you might like to take a look at, I used to shoot a lot at the graying clubhouse back in the day.

Jim

Title: Re: Bear Takedown A handle
Post by: Bjorn on November 02, 2013, 08:44:00 PM

I have had numerous blemish bows over the years including a couple with 3 'B's. Never found a blemish yet.

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