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Offline Larry m

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Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« on: March 04, 2011, 07:18:00 PM »
Recently picked this up in trade from a fellow  Tradganger. I believe what I have her is a 1960 due to the Silver Coin. Over all the bow is nice and I'm very pleased. My question is should I regrip it with new leather trying to duplicate the original or leave it as it is? It's not that bad Butttt.........    
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Offline raghorn

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2011, 07:46:00 PM »
Regrip, it's not hard.
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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2011, 09:17:00 PM »
It's a '59 unless it's got a fat grip.

I seen Brass as well as Silver in '59's.
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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2011, 09:41:00 PM »
Grip doesn't look that bad and I prefer original.
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Offline macclare

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2011, 09:53:00 PM »
Use a quality leather conditioner and keep it original is what I would do.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2011, 10:12:00 PM »
Pretty sure that's a '59 too. If the tips are Micarta-59. Phenolic-60.
Personally the original grip is preferable IMO..............very nice bow.
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Offline MJB

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
Larry,
VERY NICE Congrats    :knothead:
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Offline Larry m

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2011, 12:56:00 PM »
Appreciate all opinions! The gentleman I picked this up from ID'd it as a 59 but the coin threw me off. I'm one of those guy's with a little info can be dangerous so try to be candid at best. Thanks for pegging it.
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Offline TonyW

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2011, 01:15:00 PM »
Toss a coin.
 
Heads - copper, Tails - silver.

Mint collector's grade grip has already gone to see Elvis. Unless you are nostalgic for the last 5 owner's sweatstains and scrapes, go ahead and re-grip it. You can always add your own sweat and scratches if you miss the Fender "relic" guitar look.
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Offline SlowBowke

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2011, 01:56:00 PM »
Double dark areas (chevrons?) on lower riser, points at 1959 too (most times at least?).

Lots of em inbetween the years varying I assume though.

1959 – Pea Green Glass Back, Carmel Glass Belly, 2 Dark Chevrons in Riser Below Thin Leather Grip
1960 – Pea Green Glass Back, Carmel Glass Belly, 1 Dark Chevron in Riser Below Fat Leather Grip

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Ill pay shipping if the thought of new leather or not is bothering you......any at all. lol

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Offline Larry m

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2011, 02:17:00 PM »
Great link Steve, Thanks. I know there is some way to research in the archives but haven't figured it out yet. It's probably right in front of me just need to look. Still weighing out the regrip.
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Offline zepnut

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2011, 05:30:00 PM »
Keep it as original as possible....grip is not that bad
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Offline 59Alaskan

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2011, 06:09:00 PM »
That's a nice bow!  If it were mine I would leave the grip also.
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Offline TRAP

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2011, 09:35:00 AM »
original when you can, regrip when you have too

 

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Offline Chuck_Delsandro

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2011, 12:25:00 PM »
That is a great bow AS IS!
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Offline doug77

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2011, 12:31:00 PM »
Original is my opinion.

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Offline Tatersalad

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2011, 01:02:00 PM »
regrip....she'll be a beauty with some new leather,
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Offline Larry m

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Re: Looking for Opinions on old Grizzly
« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2011, 01:16:00 PM »
Colin
After seen your MINT 59 Grizzly a few weeks ago I was very Happy to find this one. This bow shoots very Nice!!
Nice leather wrap Mr. Trap!
Thanks for ALL the input Guy's..........
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