Help identifying Kodiak Magnum- pics added

[Bladepeek]

I just picked up a Bear Kodiak magnum in really nice shape. Does not appear to be refinished, although I think the rug and strike plate are new.  I know pictures help a lot, but it's dark and my flash pics don't normally come out all that good.

The s/n is KU-01002. It's AMO 52" and 50# with green stained maple riser and narrow blue vertical stripe.The limbs are dark green glass back and belly.

It has a raised bear of what appears to be pewter (or pewter colored anyway)and has the Kodiak Magnum decal on the belly.

1972 maybe?

[Larry m]

76 perhaps!! Pictures would make all the difference...

[Horney Toad]

has the stained maple overlays and tips?

[Jack Shanks]

If it has a white overlay on the back of the riser 73-75. Futurewood 76-77. The medallion is  plastic actually and has a square beg on the back that fits into a round hole drilled into the riser.

[Bladepeek]

Thanks guys. I'll get some pics up today.

[Bladepeek]

That "bear" emblem may well be plastic, but I tried cutting the edge with a sharp knife and it's sure harder than any plastic I know.

Here's some pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jack Shanks]

I have been told you can identify the years 1973-75 by the location of the stabilizer bushing in the riser. If that is true yours would be a 1975.

You can insert two razor blades under the edges of the medallion and pry it up with equal pressure on each side. Believe me though it is plastic.

[Frank V]

I'm kind of curious, why would you want to remove the medallion?   :confused:

[Jack Shanks]

Frank,

 I've taken the medallions out to remove crud around them and then polished them with braso before putting them back in.

[Kituwa]

Those medalions are plastic but they are chrome plated. Dont have a clue how they chrome plate plastic though.

[finkm1]

Yep '73-75. I have one just like it only 5#s less. Also mine is right handed. Bearbowman can make a real purty string for it.

[Frank V]

Thanks Jack that makes sence

[Bladepeek]

Thanks to all of you for the help.

I'll take your word for the medallion being plastic, Jack. I have no desire to remove it.

I didn't buy this one as a collectible. I figured I ought to have at least one "man's bow" to go with my mid-40# bows. It doesn't stack badly at my draw, but I do notice I'm drawing a few pounds more     It should make a really good "hunter".

[Horney Toad]

Now you need a green Kodiak hunter to keep this one company!    

[Bladepeek]

Now you're confusing "needs" and "wants".  

[Larry m]

Are they not the same!!   :p  I get confused easy!!
Nice bow you have there............

[Bladepeek]

It's easy. I know what my "wants" are and my wife tells me what my "needs" are. No confusion here at all   :(

[Frank V]

Originally posted by Bladepeek:
It's easy. I know what my "wants" are and my wife tells me what my "needs" are. No confusion here at all    :(  

Wow I was thinking I was all alone in this!!!!!      

[Larry m]

I understand completely!! Believe me.....  

[Hopewell Tom]

That's a beauty and a Lefty to boot. Very Nice.
I like everything about that bow.