Question about this old Kodiak?

Rich Baker · 11-04-2005, 09:09 PM

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I am thinking of sending it to the bow doc to get it refinished but if it has some value should I not and just hold on to it?

LBR · 11-04-2005, 11:23 PM

Rich, I'd hold off until you get more information. I think that is one of the first Bear bows, and it looks to be in decent condition. I've got the e-mail of a collector around here somewhere, just got to find it. He can tell you what it's worth. I don't think that design was that great of a shooter, but it may be worth a bit.

Chad

Arthur P · 11-05-2005, 06:07 AM

I've been snooping my Bear Archery catalog disc. That bow doesn't show up until 1950 and is gone by 1953. In '53, the Kodiak was a full working recurve instead of the static semi-recurve. I'd say it's worth a fair amount of money to a dedicated Bear collector.

Rich Baker · 11-05-2005, 03:49 PM

LBR please get me that guy's e-mail Thanks Rich

LBR · 11-05-2005, 06:08 PM

I can't find it Rich, but I have a friend looking. His name is Lonnie Collins from MI. You might ask around on the boards and get some contact info. on him.

Chad

Rich Baker · 11-05-2005, 07:05 PM

Thanks chad. BTW you made meat yet????

Rich Baker · 11-05-2005, 11:58 PM

I found him at TBIRD@hotmail.com

LBR · 11-06-2005, 07:14 AM

That's it! Knew it was something I should be able to remember, but..........

I haven't even seen a deer in the woods. Seems they are moving mostly at night here, and it's as dry asa box of snuff. Hopefully it will cool off again soon and my luck will change.

Chad

Rich Baker · 11-06-2005, 07:13 PM

Im pray in for ya buddy!!!! good luck