Bear experts ??

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I just bought a 64" Bear Kodiak, with the following markings:

                658#
                 64"
                 58#


I've never seen what I assume is the serial number written with a # sign before. I assume this was made in 1966?

If it helps, this is the model immediately preceding the Super Kodiak.

Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks

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[Bjorn]

I have seen, and own a lot of Bears and that is new to me as well. Any chance we could see a pic or two?

[Jeremy]

You sure that's not a "4" instead of a "#"?  I've had a few that really did look like "#"

Does the riser look like this one?
 

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I'll try and get a pic taken this morning. Mine looks like Jeremy's, except for the finish, which I'll fix if I can ever get hold of Bowdoc or Droptine 59.

UPDATE here is the riser  

...and the whole enchilada.  

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[jcar315]

IMO it looks like a 1966 Kodiak.

The serial number isn't like any I have seen. It appears to be roman numerals. 658II and not a # sign.

Regardless I havent seen one like it. Others with more knowledge will chime in. Nice Bow!

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[Bjorn]

Jeremy there aren't many risers that look like that one-that's a beauty!

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Yeah, I'm hoping mine will look that way after the refinish.

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[Jeremy]

Bjorn, yup, the grain on that one is out of this world!

To me, your serial number looks to have the roman numeral II.  I don't remember ever seeing one like that though and I think the serial numbers were all 5 digits??  "65811" would make more sense to me.  Where's Wade when you need him.

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Now that you mention it, it does look sorta like a II. Hope someone can shed a light on this mystery.

Jeremy, who finished your bow?

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