Help identifying Early Kodiak Special

[TimZeigler]

I'm guessing 55 or 56, due to the leather handle, lack of coin, and silkscreening, it also has a handle insert for accessories?
 

Original leather wrap, for some reason it had tape on it.
 

Top limb near the knock has some finish issues, which I don't believe go down to the glass.  Almost feels like little pimples raised up, and are fairly soft.
 

Thanks for any help.

[ckruse]

If it has the silkscreen type logo, it's a 1956. If it has the old decals that sit on top of the finish, it's a 1955. You were right on with your estimation. CKruse

[ckruse]

The insert is for an early bow quiver. Forgot to add that. CKruse

[TimZeigler]

Thanks CKruse.  Now I'll have to decide whether to refinish it myself or send it out.