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Offline Dylan Singleton

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early Bear bows
« on: September 08, 2010, 09:46:00 PM »
I just recently picked up an early 1960's Bear recurve.It is an Alaskan it has a shelf on both sides for right an left hand.I would like any info on this bow.I think it was made in Michigan.  :archer2:    :archer2:
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Offline 2treks

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Re: early Bear bows
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 10:23:00 PM »
Made in Grayling Michigan. Nice bow, Check it over to make sure it is sound and safe and enjoy it.
Chuck
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Offline Dylan Singleton

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Re: early Bear bows
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 06:45:00 AM »
Iwas woundering if it was worth any money or not.I paid 30 dollars for it.Was woundering if it was a good buy.Thanks
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Offline doug77

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Re: early Bear bows
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 07:45:00 AM »
you got a good deal
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Offline Jeremy

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Re: early Bear bows
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 07:56:00 AM »


The '58 (first year the Alaskan was offered) is on bottom and has arctic gray glass (though with the yellowed finish it often looks like the color of pi**).  The '59 is on top and has black glass on the back and orange on the belly.  The '60 is nearly identical to the '59.

I think after 1960 they had a singe shelf... got to check ym catalogs on that.  I haven't thought about the Alaskans for awhile.
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Offline Dylan Singleton

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Re: early Bear bows
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 04:49:00 PM »
Thank you Jeremy that helps I think it matches the '59. The serial number is NH482,62 INCHES AN 39#.
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