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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Ben Tiller on April 24, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
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And I found a Fred Bear Polar (patent date 1953). It is in great shape, with the original leather. The tips are white glass, and the rest is burgundy-brownish. The bow has no structural flaws. I paid 25 bucks for the bow, an old bear detachable quiver with 4 Zwickey's in perfect shape. Not a bad deal. It seems the bows are only going for about 60 in this condition on the Auction site, so instead of flipping it, I am thinking about refinishing it (it still has the original finish, which shows some age in spots) and adding a bear medallion to the riser. What are your thoughts on this? Would it be an abomination to refinish the bow?
If not, how should I proceed? Just a light sanding and some spar urethane? Any other good finds out there?
ben
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I wouldnt add anything to the bow...and if its in good shape finish wise, I would think a refinish would exclude most serious collectors from being interested in buying it as a collectible.
On the other hand, if you are going to use it and enjoy it, then have at the refinishing.
Thats a great find, by the way!