? about 63' Kodiak Dogleg

[yukon chuck]

Fellow TGer's,
I am considering a purchase of the bow in the following photos. I intend to use the bow for hunting. I was born in 1963 and am trying to put together a complete outfit of Bear gear from that year, that I can use for next years hunting season. I would like to be able to hunt with Bear gear entirely from the year I was born. Sort of a 50th birthday celebration.
Can anyone tell me if the bow shown in the photos is of the riser type that was prone to breakage? I know there were concerns with a couple of types, and want to err on the side of caution. Thanks in advance for your help.
Chuck
 
 

[TBinMN]

Charles,
The 63 Kodiak is a very durable, great shooting bow - and I'm not saying that as a guy who was also born in 1963!
The riser breakage problems were primarily seen in the first run Kodiak Magnums and Grizzlys I believe.
I do know that the Kodiaks did not have these same problems.
I'm sure others will comment - many of whom are more knowledgeable than I am.

Terry

[Bjorn]

What Terry said. Fire away!

[yukon chuck]

Thank you for the input Terry. Do you have an idea of what a refinished bow in excellent condition might be worth? I am told it was refinished by Bowdoc. I think I'm going to purchase it, but don't want to jump to soon if the price is out of line.
Thanks,
Chuck

[TBinMN]

Worth on that bow is kind of tough one with the Bowdoc refinish.  He is considered to be one of the top guys doing that work.
I think you have a real case of "how much is someone willing to pay for it" determing what its worth.  I've seen some of Bowdoc's refinished bows go for substantially more than the average for that type of bow. I'm not sure what Bowdoc asks for a refinish (I'm sure it depends on what exactly needs to be done) but I've had complete refinish work done several times (by another excellent refinisher) and it ran around $250.

That being said I've seen 63 Kodiaks in good shape get anywhere from $200 up to $400 plus.  Another factor would be draw weight - its hard to tell from the picture - but it looks to be 55lbs?
If so - that is rarer than those 50lb and below - so they usually command a higher price as well.
Well, that's my experience - you may get other opinions from some of the guys here with more experience than I have.

I know there has been some discussion here about pricing questions - I hope this is not a problem.
This seems like a legitimate question by someone looking to get a classic bow - which hopefully turns into more interest in this great sport!

Good luck - if you end up with it - I'm sure you will not be disappointed - if you are - let me know and I'll take it off your hands  

Terry

[yukon chuck]

Thanks again Terry for all your input. I hope i haven't  viIolated any site laws by bringing pricing into the thread. Didn't think about it. If that was inappropriate, my apologies to the moderators. Unintentional goof on my part.

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

That looks like original script on the serial number. If Doc did it, it was not a complete redo. Possibly a fix or touch up..


Nice bow and a great find, in a great weight.

[vintage-bears]

The 1963 Kodiak is one of the best shooting Kodiak bows ever to come out of Grayling IMHO.
I would not hesitate to hunt anything or anywhere with one.
As said in an earlier post, the problems were with early magnums.

......Philip

[vintage-bears]

The 1963 Kodiak is one of the best shooting Kodiak bows ever to come out of Grayling IMHO.
I would not hesitate to hunt anything or anywhere with one.
As said in an earlier post, the problems were with early magnums.

......Philip