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Offline DDyer

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Kodiak Special
« on: June 04, 2013, 06:59:00 AM »
Ran across this one.
64" Kodiack Special #61
Gray back,brown belly
Maple and a dark wood riser,leather grip
Ser.# XF910

Any info as to age, ect. appreciated
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Offline alaskabowhunter

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Re: Kodiak Special
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2013, 07:25:00 AM »
1955 if it has water transfer decals, 1956 if it has silkcreens. They were made in 3 different lengths, 60", 64", 68" and cost more than a Kodiak back in the day. Kinda rare at 61#,
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Kodiak Special
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2013, 12:48:00 PM »
That would be a great shooter if you are comfortable with the weight. The early KS is a superb hunting weapon I have a 64" 1956 KS 60# it is a rocket launcher.   :archer2:
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: Kodiak Special
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2013, 08:33:00 PM »
Nice Find Dan, especially at that weight.

My wife shoots a 1955 KS and loves it so much, she refuses custom bows.

Hers is green and Brown, Yours with Gray glass has me a bit flustered.
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Offline desertrat49

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Re: Kodiak Special
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 02:56:00 PM »
Re: green vs. gray glass: Can't find the site for reference (will keep looking), but have read that the original gray can age to a light green. Have a '57 KS w/ a nice sage-colored belly (blends in nicely w/ the high desert flora).
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Offline desertrat49

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Re: Kodiak Special
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 05:50:00 PM »
Well, duh... check out Wade Phillips posting from 2009 re-posted by Tony W. today.
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