Bear back quiver question

[jrbows]

I have a green and blue kodiak hunter,76-77 from what I've been seeing on here and I lucked onto some original bear arrows at a yard sale this summer that were proper spine,I now "need" a bear back quiver and was wondering if there was still a decent one made at the same time my bow was produced and does any one have a picture.I ask because I've heard/read from some of the serious collectors on here that after a certain year the quivers weren't the best and I can't remember what year it was.Also if anyone has one in huntable condition I'm interested,don't want to take something in the woods that I'm worried about tearing up it will be used and well cared for but I'm not looking for a collector piece.THANKS in advance.

[jrbows]

TTT

[Tom I.]

Here is a quiver page from the '76 catalog showing only one back quiver.  The '77 catalog doesn't show any back quivers, only belt and side quivers.
 
Tom I.

[Wade Phillips]

In 1971, Bear made their last leather hunting back quiver.

Best to just forget about the year 1976 for a good back quiver, and get yourself an earlier design that you really like.

Bear made many great, usable leather back quivers from 1933 to 1971. There are a lot of really nice designs to choose from.

Take your pick...

 

[jrbows]

Thanks guys,yes unfortunately the catalog page does kind of resemble a puke sandwich,and Wade I'm partial to the one directly behind the dash between your last  name and Mar 5,the "taller" one on that row.But that wasn't an offer was it?The search continues, again THANKS.

[Jon Stewart]

In reading the 76 ad I noticed the Joan Bitner photo .  Her husband Bob and my dad were good friends and shot tournament  archery together.  Bob was a sight shooter and dad shot instinctive.

[Wade Phillips]

jrbows - The quiver directly behind the dash in front of the date, is a Nimrod without the hunting cuff, that is the extension to make the quiver longer.

In the bottom row, the three quivers to the right of the bow quivers are also Nimrods, but have the hunting cuff.

The Nimrod is a pretty common Bear Quiver and still a very functional quiver. Many have survived in excellent condition and they are reasonably priced. Nimrods were made in several different colors. My personal least favorite color combination is the lightest 2-tone color, which unfortunately seems to be the most common color Nimrod.  

The Nimrod features a nice size pouch for accessories, as well as a built in knife sheath and file sheath. It has adjustable straps. The snap on optional hunting cuff extends the quiver for hunting and an optional storm cap keeps rain and snow out.

One of the most versatile leather back quivers ever made by any manufacturer.

I don't have any extra good usable Nimrods, but there lots of them around. Seems one or more shows up on an auction nearly every month or so.

[jrbows]

This is why I appreciate this site and the true collectors on here,as I said before I'm more of a scrounger than a collector,but feel I owe it to Fred to have one complete hunting set up of his equipment that gets several trips to the field and range every year,he did so much for the sport/hobby we enjoy today.Besides that the search is part of the fun of finding,THANKS.

[johnnyc]

I like that "scrounger" part! That sounds about like me.  I probably look like a sad excuse of a bowhunter.  My stuff and clothing is a rag-tag bunch of items from the early 60's to date.

[jrbows]

Yeah I like it when people ask me if I know they're making compounds now.

[randy kozak]

hello all, new member today. i have a st charles quiver that i have a few question on. i plan on selling it, but want to verify its original first. is the bottom aluminum bracket original, or a replacement. it is held on with 3  screw bolts, that are not evenly spaced, and were all the chest straps that small? the top cap looks suede. thanks for any info  randy kozak

[PAPALAPIN]

Check e8ay.  They pop up there all the time.  I know you probably want to stick with bear but don't discount Pearson or Cravotta Bros.  I like their quivers better.