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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: damascusdave on March 30, 2014, 02:29:00 PM
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My impression is that more were made in 1959 than in 1960...I have had lots of chances to buy 59's but only one chance at a 60 which I now own...refinished with serial number DD650...kind of fits for my nickname...what do you have in the 64 inch length?
DDave
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This is my 1960 Kodiak in 64" length. It also has reverse limb colors, making it pretty special.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/bowhawk75/4500cef0-0acc-489d-b607-957442fd24f2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bowhawk75/media/4500cef0-0acc-489d-b607-957442fd24f2.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/bowhawk75/003-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bowhawk75/media/003-1.jpg.html)
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Just another puzzle from 54 years ago...was that a mistake or did someone order the bow that way...thanks for posting what may be a unique piece of Grayling Bear history
DDave
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I had Bow Doc refinish it a few years ago, he thought it was a mistake that someone took out of the factory.
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Just when you thought you have seen it all, something else blows your socks off , that is a nice bow.
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I have two 64" 1960's, 42 and 43lbs. If I can find another really nice one in the 30's, I sell or trade about any bow(s) to get it.
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I have 4 1959's in 64", 45. 50, 50, and 57. And 1 1960 64" and 54#. Got more 56 and 60" too but you did not ask about those.
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Bowhawk-that's wicked! :archer2:
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Bjorn you were going to check the serial numbers on your 60 inch ones to see if any begin with BH...I would still be interested in knowing that, thanks
DDave
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Passed on a refinished 64" 59' Kodiak from Mike Shaw a couple years ago...at 60# no less, and have been kicking myself ever since.....nice bows....smooooooth...!!
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I have 2 1960 64"
59lb DD006
60lb DD633
Dave
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Overall, 1959 Kodiaks are more common than 1960 Kodiaks in all lengths...
These 64" lengths are presently at the Arsenal...
9-1959's in 64"
... 1 Bubinga Sight Window
... 1 Rosewood Sight Window
... 1 Wedge Sight Window
... 2 Maple Sight Window
... 4 Purple Heart Sight Window
4-1960s in 64"
... 1 Butcher Block Sight Window
... 1 Wedge Sight Window
... 2 Rosewood Sight Window
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Thank you for the information everyone
DDave
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ttt
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Dave, sorry I forgot about the serial numbers the closest I have to a BH is a BG. Hope late is better than never! :bigsmyl:
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This search has been ongoing for a while Bjorn so there is no such thing as late, only later...just for interests sake what coin does your BG bow/s have...I have two BH bows with copper and one with aluminum...I just hope my KD has the copper coin as I think they have a rich look to them while the aluminum ones look kind of cheap...for me it does not get any better than butcher block and copper coin
DDave
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The BG bow has a copper coin and the regular sight window. Hey DD how's the moose population and tag situation?
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Sent you a pm Bjorn...time to get this done
DDave
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My 64" DD 1960 I have on the way looks to have an aluminum coin. I agree Dave, the copper just has a great look to it. I'll try not to complain
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Just got my first
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/tyler733-02/imagejpg3_zps99dab593.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/tyler733-02/media/imagejpg3_zps99dab593.jpg.html)
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/tyler733-02/imagejpg2_zps45570d01.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/tyler733-02/media/imagejpg2_zps45570d01.jpg.html)
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Got my KD and it has the copper coin...does not get any better than 64 inch, copper coin and butcherblock sight window for me...hope to have some pics posted soon
DDave
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64" 47# rosewood DD689
Excellent condition. It was my wife's fathers bow. I dont think he ever shot it.
I made up some fir shafts and came across some Bear Greenies with bleeders never shot. They really zip.
Hoping to kill a Deer this year with it.
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You will just get all addicted to that bow and not want to buy or shoot anything else, plus it has my username initials on it...the wise thing to do would be to sell me that bow and cut your losses...there are those that imply the 64 inch bows are not as fast...in my limited experience they are wrong
DDave
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Thanks for the offer but it is to late :bigsmyl:
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Check out my pictures of my Kodiak Deluxe...I think I will survive
DDave
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Folks. Anyone know what the "L" means on the K Special? Its after the serial and amo number. Underneath all by itsself. Thanks.
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There seem to be a lot of guesses about what those additional stamped letters are about...certainly not all the bows of a particular model have them...which KS are you talking about?
DDave
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I have a '59 Kodiak (non special) 60" with that "L".
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Its on my 1959 kodiak special. Ive seen it on other 59s too. Just curious.
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Here's a '59 64" Kodiak I found a couple years ago. Original condition, and fun to shoot :)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u428/huronarcher/59%20Kodiak/IMG00035.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/huronarcher/media/59%20Kodiak/IMG00035.jpg.html)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u428/huronarcher/59%20Kodiak/IMG00036.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/huronarcher/media/59%20Kodiak/IMG00036.jpg.html)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u428/huronarcher/59%20Kodiak/IMG00041.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/huronarcher/media/59%20Kodiak/IMG00041.jpg.html)
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Looks like that 59 has the original grip and strike plate in very nice condition...not sure about the featherrest...amazing in a way when you think that is 55 years old
DDave
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Hello Dave
My 1960 Kodiak is 64", LH, copper coin, serial DD139, 37#
I intend to refinish the bow before I string it for the first time.
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Lets bring this back up for fun
DDave