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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Bladepeek on February 26, 2014, 08:10:00 PM
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I just picked up a Bear Kodiak magnum in really nice shape. Does not appear to be refinished, although I think the rug and strike plate are new. I know pictures help a lot, but it's dark and my flash pics don't normally come out all that good.
The s/n is KU-01002. It's AMO 52" and 50# with green stained maple riser and narrow blue vertical stripe.The limbs are dark green glass back and belly.
It has a raised bear of what appears to be pewter (or pewter colored anyway)and has the Kodiak Magnum decal on the belly.
1972 maybe?
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76 perhaps!! Pictures would make all the difference...
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has the stained maple overlays and tips?
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If it has a white overlay on the back of the riser 73-75. Futurewood 76-77. The medallion is plastic actually and has a square beg on the back that fits into a round hole drilled into the riser.
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Thanks guys. I'll get some pics up today.
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That "bear" emblem may well be plastic, but I tried cutting the edge with a sharp knife and it's sure harder than any plastic I know.
Here's some pics
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0002.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0002.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0004.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0004.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0009.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0009.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0001.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0001.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0007.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0007.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0008.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Bear%20Magnum/DSC_0008.jpg.html)
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I have been told you can identify the years 1973-75 by the location of the stabilizer bushing in the riser. If that is true yours would be a 1975.
You can insert two razor blades under the edges of the medallion and pry it up with equal pressure on each side. Believe me though it is plastic.
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I'm kind of curious, why would you want to remove the medallion? :confused:
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Frank,
I've taken the medallions out to remove crud around them and then polished them with braso before putting them back in.
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Those medalions are plastic but they are chrome plated. Dont have a clue how they chrome plate plastic though.
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Yep '73-75. I have one just like it only 5#s less. Also mine is right handed. Bearbowman can make a real purty string for it.
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Thanks Jack that makes sence
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Thanks to all of you for the help.
I'll take your word for the medallion being plastic, Jack. I have no desire to remove it.
I didn't buy this one as a collectible. I figured I ought to have at least one "man's bow" to go with my mid-40# bows. It doesn't stack badly at my draw, but I do notice I'm drawing a few pounds more :) It should make a really good "hunter".
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Now you need a green Kodiak hunter to keep this one company! :)
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Now you're confusing "needs" and "wants". :)
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Are they not the same!! :p I get confused easy!!
Nice bow you have there............
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It's easy. I know what my "wants" are and my wife tells me what my "needs" are. No confusion here at all :(
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Originally posted by Bladepeek:
It's easy. I know what my "wants" are and my wife tells me what my "needs" are. No confusion here at all :(
Wow I was thinking I was all alone in this!!!!! :dunno:
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I understand completely!! Believe me..... :)
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That's a beauty and a Lefty to boot. Very Nice.
I like everything about that bow.