Question for the K-Mag experts

[threeunder]

Which year model is the most desirable as far as smoothness, finish?

I currently own both a '73 and a '76.  Really like both of them.  They just fit my style so well.

Would like to come up with a 3rd one in the #45-#50 @ 28" range, and am wondering which year model I need to set my sights on.

Thanks
Ken

[MJB]

Another vote for the 1962 K Mag.

[Big Bird]

Another vote for 62 k mag,and the 69 tigerwood with black tips 2nd.

[Blackhawk]

Actually I have a fondness for all those K-mags from the 60's, but the 62 is a real sweetie.  

[threeunder]

Sounds like '62 is a consensus.  Any ideas where to start looking for a LH in the #45-#50 range?
Ken

[Jack Shanks]

I've tried them all. Another vote for the '62.
 
 

[hayslope]

Originally posted by Big Bird:
Another vote for 62 k mag,and the 69 tigerwood with black tips 2nd.

   

[threeunder]

Well, I guess my search has officially started.  If any of you come across one, I would really appreciate a heads up.
Thanks
Ken

[Horney Toad]

My fave is a 1964.

[Horney Toad]

Check out some of the others as well like, 1965. 1966 and 1967. They are all nice having curved stripes in the riser.

[threeunder]

Thanks Horney Toad.  Will do.

[threeunder]

So took Horney Toad's advice and started looking around.  Realized I haven't the foggiest idea what I should be looking for.  What exactly makes a '62 identifiable as a '62?
Ken

[Horney Toad]

I have a copy of all the Bear catalogs, I hear this is on a CD now. This would be good for you to have, and would answer many questions.

[Jack Shanks]

Ken613,

The '62 has a rosewood riser with gray glass and pointed limb tips. The 64-67 were curved stripes and can be identified by the serial number. First digit 5-65, 6-66, 7-67. Any other number a 64. I have three 66 Magnums and none of the grips fit my hand well so I don't know if it was a change made that year or just the way the final shaping was done on the ones I have. The 64s, 65s and 67 I have owned were all a better fit.