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Started by Dick in Seattle, August 24, 2008, 07:15:00 PM

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Dick in Seattle

August 24, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
I'm really enjoying shooting Bear Super Kodiaks at the moment.   The one I'm shooting most (a near mint #40 :^) has a sticker on the upper limb...   It says "Victor" and has a picture of a target on a shield.   I have seen this sticker in pictures of other Bear bows, even ran into a bow offered as the "Victor" model, which it wasn't... it had a standard Bear model designation on the limb just as mine says "Super Kodiak".    So, for you Bear collectors and gurus, what exactly is the significance of this sticker?    How widely was it used and on what models?    I'm guessing Bear won some big archery tournement or something...

Dick in Seattle
Dick in Seattle

"It ain't how well the bow you shoot shoots, it's how well you shoot the bow you shoot."

4runr

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August 24, 2008, 07:19:00 PM
Dick you should post this in the History/Collectors forum. Those Gurus in there will have answers in a jiffy.
Kenny

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ckruse

#2
August 24, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
Victor-Comptometer company owned Bear Archery from 1968 to 1977. During several years Bear bows were labeled with the Victor sticker. I'm sure there are those on here that can tell you more. I'm way too young to be a "Guru"!   :bigsmyl:  CKruse
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Horney Toad

#3
August 24, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
In the 1972 catalog, many of the bows are called Victor super magnums, victor super grizzlies etc. In the 1973 and 1974 catalogs, the super Ks are called Victor Super Kodiaks. The Victor sticker was used on many different bear bows from 1972 to 1977. I take it your bow is a red striper?

Dick in Seattle

#4
August 25, 2008, 12:24:00 AM
that's an explanation I wouldn't have thought of, for sure.    Guess my Super K has a little something extra of interest.  Thanks, guys.
Dick in Seattle

"It ain't how well the bow you shoot shoots, it's how well you shoot the bow you shoot."

d. ward

#5
August 25, 2008, 07:40:00 AM
Capt.Dick I see the the boy's got you on the right track...One thing on most of all of the Victor models at least they used a peel and stick sticker and if you don't like em you can peel right off.....no harm done....bowdoc

TonyW

#6
August 30, 2008, 11:46:00 AM
Putting a Victor sticker on a Grayling Bear was like an putting an AMF sticker on a Harley.

(I don't think there is much demand for after market Victor stickers.)

hotfootTG

#7
August 31, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
You're right Tony. I gave 1 away this year with some SK decals. Never heard back to see if the guy used it or not.

Al (Als Decals)
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