Riser number B-6865
So what year do you guys think I was told it was Grayling.
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The pattern in the wood absolutely screams laminated wood such as is presently used in the Florida bows.
I have not evolved enough in my collecting (and finances) to be a collector of takedowns so I am no expert. A real expert will be along in a little while.
I would like to have a Bear takedown irregardless of where it was manufactured. I have actually pondered momentarily about seeking out and purchasing one but a Rocky Mountain Recurve takedown showed up a few months ago that I still need to find the time to tune.
It's a Brown stripe which some would still say Green stripe riser. I would say late 80s to early 90's.. I had riser number 6802
Dang was hoping he was right and it was a grayling not the end of the world a very nice riser.
Very nice riser!
Definitely Gainsville. Have to agree with Shane late 80's to early 90's
It's super skinny handle with the low shelf just
Iike Fred liked them, I'm so excited now for limbs.
A Gainsville bow from that time frame was my thinking too.
Pictured below is a riser which looks like a green stripe bow AND with a serial later than your bow.
Could this be a brown stripe?
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I couldn't tell you I'm a rookie on the bear history
I like them both..... Do you need my address?