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Offline ahandle70

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1962 Bear Kodiak?
« on: April 07, 2010, 09:54:00 PM »
I recently came across this bow and I believe it is a 1962 model.  The side plate does not look correct for this to me.  Can anyone help me out on this?  The bow is in extremely nice condition and it looks almost new.  I would like to find an original side plate (or replica)and possibly a quiver that is correct for the time era.  I have not shot it yet but I am excited to try it out when I get a chance.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.   http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac24/ahandle70/1962%20Bear%20Kodiak/?action=postuploadshare
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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2010, 10:29:00 PM »
You are one very lucky man. That thing is flat out BEAUTIFUL!!

The strike plate should be bigger. The color looks correct. Bob York makes replicas. PM me for his phone number. I can get it for you in the morning.
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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 07:43:00 AM »
Good find,congrats.
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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 01:15:00 PM »
As 4runr said.........lucky man!

The strike plate can be replaced.  It's just nice to find a sweet '62 in nice condition....especially if it didn't cost an arm and a leg!
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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 05:15:00 PM »
Very Nice! A Bob York Plate will REALLY set it off.
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Offline ahandle70

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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2010, 05:45:00 PM »
Thanks for the responses.  The side plate must have been replaced at sometime I take it.  Does anyone know how to make the coin look better?  I've heard the pewter coins turn this color over time.  Now it is time to find a quiver...and a string!
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Offline OldSkoolArcher

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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2010, 06:07:00 PM »
I would leave the coin just the way it is.

Here is the 1962 catalog page for it showing the sideplate.

 
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Offline ahandle70

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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2010, 06:42:00 AM »
Thanks.  The color looks close but the size is way different.
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Offline d. ward

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Re: 1962 Bear Kodiak?
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2010, 09:59:00 AM »
you can buff that pewter coin out a bit by using some fine steel wool bd
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