Dating a Grizzly Bear

[deadfallpaul]

I am just getting back in to bows again and had this forum recommended to me.
 I recently picked up a Bear Grizzly, AMO 56" AND 45# at 28".
The question here is can anyone tell me the age of the bow? The serial number is GR19865.
I have another question about brace height but didn't think it appropriate here so posted it on the shooters forum.
Thanks for any help.
It was moved to Pow Wow board.

[D.Sheppard]

Aren't grizzly's with GR***** serial numbers Gainesville FL. bows

[PAPALAPIN]

I though all Grayling '70 bows started with a "K".

I think a picture will be needed.

Bill, if you are wrong, don't beat yourself up...that's how we learn.

For me... it's gotta have a flat coin.

[d. ward]

I gotta go with the KR serial numbers on the 1970-ishie Grizzly's.I also would like to see a pic,but I gonna say Gainsville Grizzly newbie....bowdoc

[d. ward]

OK OK I had to do it....I just happend to have the bear master catalog handy.I looked to make sure...1970 was 56" 1971 58" 1972 58" you see where this ones headed.Its gotta be from Gainsville with the GR... pics pics pics....bowdoc

[d. ward]

I did date a Grizzly for a couple weeks.But man once I ran out of salmon she turned ugly,real fast....OK sorry,I just got off the phone with another collecter...he says Gainsville also he believes.Hey Jack or should I say Hi Jack,that Griz he's asking about does have a flat coin...bd

[D.Sheppard]

From what I have seen the Gainesville bows start with letters that are similar to the brand.
Grizzly: GR, The Super Kodiak I have is SK-386.
 
  Bill, you need not apoligize or be hard on yourself. You have come a long way since I first saw your Migra Bill handle a year ago. You have also collected a excellent bunch of Bears in that short time.
                         Thanx, Shep

[D.Sheppard]

How did that line from the movie go ........
"Ya know how to date a Grizz pilgrim"

[PAPALAPIN]

Flat coin would make it a Grayling bow.

So I would say 1970...So I learned something today...Not all '70's start with a "K"

[deadfallpaul]

You guys finally picked up on my "dating' thing. LOL!
 Sorry!  Stupid of me but I messed up on the serial number. It's a "9" not a "g" on the first digit.
Here are the photos(courtesy of my wife).

 
 
 

[d. ward]

Oh yeah thats the mighty 1969 Grizzly....great bow.bowdoc

[deadfallpaul]

Thanks bowdoc!!
Am sorry for all the confusion.

[PAPALAPIN]

SOOooooo!!

I might be vendicated...I stil lsay all '70's Bears start with a "K".

[deadfallpaul]

I hope I am forgiven by you guys.
 Bad way for me to start out being new here.

[d. ward]

I still love ya'all dude's no matter whats said.No matter what happens.No matter who out bids me.No matter what,I got your backs guy's..And you know this man.Thats what we're all here for.Hanging around some archery web sight waiting to help out when ever or how ever we can.To help each other out and preserve archery history to the best of our ability.To stand tall and remember our roots.Who cares what them other guy's think of us.I will be the first to stand up and say yes yes by- golie I'am a not always right....yahooo,I don't know what all that crap has to do with your 1969 Grizzly.But I had to wait for some paint to dry..actually paint with no color in it....bowdoc

[deadfallpaul]

bowdoc, you should run for office with a line like that!!!
Hope your paint dried alright.

Migra Bill, sorry I screwed up your big chance!  LOL!
 I had a '62 in camo I bought in '64.  That's the one I wish I hadn't sold!!  Sweet shooter!!