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Bear Cub question
« on: December 13, 2013, 02:50:00 PM »
I just picked up a Cub off the classifieds.  Doesn't really matter but am curious about the year.  I read once that Bear stopped putting on leather grips in 59.  Is this true for the Cub?  What years did they produce them?
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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2013, 03:05:00 PM »
They built those cubs for a long time, early 1950s to the early 1970s I think. The 1963 cub had a leather grip. Give more description and serial #.

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Re: Bear Cub question
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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2013, 04:08:00 PM »
It is 1950s, don't know the exact year. Looks to be in good shape.

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2013, 04:40:00 PM »
Thanks.  Was described as "like new" and the pictures seem to back that up.  Always wanted an old Bear.

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2013, 06:03:00 PM »
Is it a single or double shelf?

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2013, 06:16:00 PM »
If it's double shelf, I think what you have there is a 57. Regardless of the year that is a very nice bow.
The Cub was made from 52 to 57 then brought back in 62. The Alaskan took it's place 58-61.
I believe Jeff to be correct in that the last year for the leather grip was 63, the year of the dogleg!!

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2013, 06:37:00 PM »
Dual shelf.
Thanks for all the information!

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2013, 10:31:00 PM »
Love that '64.  What draw weight is it?
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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2013, 10:41:00 PM »
It isn't mine, it sold to someone else.  It was a 60" 62# I believe.

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2013, 11:24:00 AM »
Larry, didn't the Panda take its place during those years or was it just coincidence that it was introduced when the Cub ceased?

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2013, 12:04:00 PM »
Brad
The Panda was designed as "a special appeal to the younger set and beginners. Priced for first bow buyers, schools etc." A very low priced intro in the Bear line.
Both the Alaskan and the Cub while inexpensive were 62" and could be ordered up to 60#.
The Panda at 58" hit a peak order weight of 36#'s.
So, just a coincidence!

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2013, 04:59:00 PM »
Thanks Larry!     :thumbsup:

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Re: Bear Cub question
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2014, 12:02:00 PM »
I inherited a Cub that looks very, very similar to the leftmost bow in that picture. Mine is also dual shelf, and I am also wondering if it's possible to pinpoint the year more precisely than "mid 1950's-ish". Even if it isn't, it still seems like a very nice minimalist bow (in my limited experience).
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