What Year Is Your Bear Archery Bow
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- What Year Is Your Bear Archery Bow
Have you ever owned a vintage Bear Archery bow and wondered what year it was manufactured? Well in this video I talk about a easy way to fine out.
Bear Archery Traditional Bows A Chronalogical History
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Good information John!
Here is a cool story:
Back in the early 1970s I taught archery merit badge at a local BSA summer camp.
Unfortunately I left my bear kodiak hunter bow strung one afternoon and the heat warped the limbs.
Distraught, I contacted my local shop and they contacted Bear Archery regarding my dilemma.
In a couple of weeks I received a new bow!!
And with it was a letter from Mr. Fred Bear thanking me for teaching archery and to avoid damaging my bow again!!!
I still have that bow, but unfortunately don't have the letter signed by Mr. Bear :-(
#Lessons_Learned
Awesome comment! Thanks for sharing.
I was going to get that book the other day, I will be getting it for sure now, thanks for the video. I just found a Bear kodiak magnum, I belive its a 1966 , a one owner bow from the town of Grayling michigan! I'm going to do a short video on it shortly ...
That’s a cool story. Thanks for sharing.
In the early 70"s, I bought a 55# Bear Kodiak Magnum which I eventually sold when I got into compound bows. I recently got bock into archery when i pulled out my first bow, an Indian Archery Magnum Hunter. While walking through a local flea market recently I came across a 40# Kodiak Magnum for $45. It was in good shape, scratches in the finish mostly, but with a little dickering I bought the bow for $35. 3 Rivers Archery supplied a new string and a few other assorted items. Needless to say, both bows will be going nowhere until my grandson inherits them.
First time I ever saw a Bear bow, was a display in Gemco. Behind the rows of pvc pipe and all the reels put on them with 2 hose clamps for display. The little coin like logo takes me right back to that store. There was a Zodys across the street too, that had a cool camping section back then. Tim the tool man got his start on their Christmas commercial. A long long time ago.
I remember Gemco!
Thankyou for posting, very helpful.
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I did have a Bear Polar my dad bought for me some time in the late 1950's it was great and look like brand new until my son borrowed it about 15 years a go and it along with all of his and his step brothers camping gear were stolen when camping at the Kern river out side of Bakersfield California . It did have the medallion you speak of . Happy trails
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@@Wingman115 At 77 years old that day is fresh in my head but the year not so much little things kind of flitter away at my age. Dad hunted with both rifle and Bow we had talked about it for some time but that year is gone sorry about that . I do remember the year my grand dad bought me my first knife 1956 a shrade you can't be a real Boone until you have knife . Happy trails
Great memories my friend. Thanks so much for sharing.
When I was young I purchased a bear compound. It sat at my parents when I was overseas and I used it when I got back. Probably should have serviced it. The bow string came apart when I was shooting. Good thing I had glasses on or I might be short an eye.
Thanks for this video ! I'm glad you mentioned where you bought that book .... I just bought a nice older Bear Grizzly from eBay , and from what I can tell it looks to be a 1958 or so it's 62" and 48# @ 28 . There is no medallion on this bow and it looks like a solid maple riser, it has gray glass on the back and belly . Thanks for sharing this video I truly appreciate it ! Good Shooting to you!
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I appreciate the information about the book. Now I can look up my 1970 Tamerlane and my Bear 76er. I would like to support 3 Rivers, but unfortunately they don't offer a secure payment option that I'm comfortable with, such as PayPal, etc. I spoke to them and it's either enter your card info or give it to them over the phone. Speaking as someone with a Cybersecurity background, I choose not to take the risk so I avoid them now. Not to mention, I saved over $10 via Amazon with taxes and free shipping as a Prime Member.
GOOD INFO AND VIDEO JOHN
Thanks Robo.
Hey man thanks for the resource that's cool! I've got a lefty Victor Super Grizzly I believe from the 70s, refurbished by my neighbour and hobbyist in 2006 and gifted to me. Had no idea it was such a relic until recently, it shoots so well. May pick this book up
Shoot me over the serial number I will look it up for you.
@@Wingman115 Oh that was a fast response, thank you that would be awesome! The second letter is hard to see, but I believe the full SN is KD7202.
@@907toni Between 1973-1976. If the glass on the limbs is a random black green and white with red tops it may be a 73 - 74 model. If not then it’s either a 75 - 76 model. Hope it helps.
@@Wingman115 It does, thank you very much! Too cool, I'll cherish it for a long while yet
@@907toni Glad to help. Take care.
Hey there, John. Great info. Thanks for the lead on the book. Does it also have any info in it about the Bear bows relabeled for sale by Sears? I recently saw a Sears Raven by Bear that I was quite drawn to as a fan of relabeled/dual branded vintage stuff, but I couldn't find much if any info online about the Bear bows sold through Sears.
Thank you sir for sharing many we need to talk more often I’m always on eBay my self were probably bidding against each other. Take care my friend. God bless. 👍🏼🏹🇺🇸
Would love to talk to you. Let’s make it happen.
Thank you for posting. I enjoyed the video and information
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
TH-cam suggested your video and it's a godsend!
I have been trying to figure out what I have for years but the markings were faded. Buddy's grandfather passed the bow down to his son, then his son (my buddy), who then gifted it to me as him and his dad couldn't string it. After getting a new string and a talk with my uncle (hunter/makes his own bows) who taught me how to string a bow w/ no tools; I have finally figured out what I have from your video/others. Been shooting it for about 7 years and prefer it over modern cheapo recurves (i.e Sammick sage).
I have a 49# 64" Bear Cub Longbow with SN: C-5357-B
Anyway you could help me identify this a little better? Would greatly appreciate any help!
My friend all my reference material is packed up and moving. I’m sorry.
Thanks John I now know my bearcat is a 1969 appreciate you
My Black bear, KL 46283 Amo-60" 50# silver medallion: I bought in 2012 was marked as being from 1968? could you confirm that with your handy book? (Edited to mention that between it and my early Bob Lee from 62' the bear is by far more intuitive. if maintained these bows will outlive me!
Great vid, great info as usual
Thanks for watching my friend.
I have Bear polar below grip markings top line A second line. MW 790 3rd line 64”44# good shape what year do you think it is and should I shoot it. I’ve harvested 85 deer with trad equipment and would like to use it thank you for your love of old bows
IM having a problem on my bear recurve i dont have serial number i have looked all over the bow and cannot find it its a bear 1970 with a silver medallion im wanting to get it fixed up and use it
Hey John- I just picked up a Bear Recurve and am having trouble identifying it- KR99705 AMO-58” and 45#
Any help is appreciated!
I had a mint 1953 k6 bear. It was a beast.
That would be worth some money to collectors.
Ya. Sold her on ebay early this year. Brought a pretty penny. Was a joy to shoot. Honestly one of the best quality bows I've shot.
Do you think a brown bear compound is worth it to get
I’m going to pickup a Kr65348
Amo-58
45 #
For $120 do you think it was a good find it needs to be restrung
I got a red bear 50in
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Bear Alaskan 1982
Bear Polar LTD 1980
I have two bows I was going to sell for my father. He doesn't have eBay and I need help. Alaskan, leather handle, NM130A 62 39# worn
Cub 7p6422, 62, 27#
Bear kodiak mid 70s
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He could pass for iron Man
I would love Tony Starks money that's for sure.
70 had a coin and 71 a sticker...pfffft. wtf 🤷
Lol
Your target is defective. It wars out in the bullseye too quickly hahahahah.
I know I need to send it back!