Question on a 65 Kodiak (pics added)

[twigflicker]

Hey guys,

I bought a 65 Kodiak a couple of months ago and it has a quiver bushing in the riser like some of the older models...

Was this factory or did someone put it in later...

Thanks!

Jonathan

[d. ward]

how about a pic of the bushing ??? bd

[johnnyrazorhead]

Like Doc said,a picture would help.But I've seen a few later model bows with a quiver bushing installed.I have a '64 Kodiak with a quiver bushing and it appears to be factory.Haven't used it yet but I plan on it.
   

[Migra Bill]

Definately have to see pics, but the vast majority of quiver bushings that I have see Pre-71 are after market.

[stagetek]

Given the fact that Bear had it's 4 arrow model available in tape on, or screw on, it may be possible. But, I agree with Migre Bill. The vast majority are after market.

[Hud]

I have a picture of Fred Bear with his lion that he shot in 1965 with a Kodiak and an 8-arrow bow quiver with lower spring arm. It was common for him to test equipment that was not yet on the market. The Kodiak has the laminations and caps as well. The earliest picture I found with him using an 8-arrow quiver was in 1959 when he shot his first Kodiak Bear.

Although, the dimples indicate the four-arrow model, I am not sure when it was discountinued and replaced by the 8-arrow and whether they came out with the spring arm before the lower bracket and screw mount. I seem to recall there were a few years when the bolt on model was not available. Although, there may have been some overlap. Does anyone know when the 4-arrow model was discontinued, and the 8-arrow with the lower bolt-on model was introduced? Was it before or after the spring arm 8-arrow model?

I realize this is a separate question and may not have anything to do with the factory screw in the 1964 Kodiak.

[twigflicker]

Here's some pics taken at lunch...

With the quiver
 

 

 

Thanks for your help!
Jonathan

[TRAP]

I know others are claiming aftermarket, but I believe that is a factory installed bushing. It's definately the correct bushing and screw combo.

I recently watched a 70 Super K sell on e8ay and it contained the same bushing.  

I'm sure a dealer could order a bow from the factory with the bushing installed or many dealers probably performed the installations themselves.  

Trap

[TRAP]

The bolt on 4-arrow leathertop quiver was available in the 1971 catalog, but doesnt show up in 1972.  

I'm sure many archers opted for the spring arm as soon as they were made available which is why we don't see many mid to late 60s bows with quiver bushings, but they were still an option.

Trap

[Hud]

Thanks, I wasn't sure how long the 4-arrow quiver was available. The picture with Fred Bear using an 8-arrow model was in 1960, on board the Valiant Maid with a Kodiak he had taken.

I know the bushings were available through dealers, because I bought several. It could have been either a factory option or dealer added-on.

Nice bow, I really like the 6

[Hud]

Oops, nice bows. I really like the Kodiaks from the 60's.

[Grant Young]

I agree with Trap; bushings are one of the least reliable methods of dating Bear bows. Great looking bow regardless, Grant

[twigflicker]

Thanks for the input guys...

Jonathan

[d. ward]

Hi Jonathan that one looks factory to me as well.The factory counter sunk the bushing and nearly all after markets were NOT counter sunk.The factory counter sunk the hole so the screw was flush with the riser surface when the quiver was not mounted to the bow.Looks factory to me.bd