Just picked this bow up, and I believe it is a 1959 Grizzly.
It has some stress lines (longitudinal). From what I've read, these are typical of Bears from the late 50's. Other than that it is in pretty good shape.
Couple questions, if you don't mind:
1) Is it a 59 Grizzly?
2) It appears to have two coats of red paint on the back and belly. The first coat seems to have been very well done, and is under the leather grip. The second coat appears to have been an attempt to cover up some longitudinal stress lines. Did Bear Co ever paint their bows red?
3) The grip had black tape on it. When I removed it, I was suprised to find a leather grip. Does it look original?
4) I paid $50 for it and an old 25# Cub. How'd I do?
I've put a couple of arrows through it, and it shoots great! Sure would appreciate anything you can tell me about it.