59 kodiak question

[danindiana3099]

Hi everyone, I have read all the threads on dating bear bows and know quite a bit about them, but I recently got a 59 kodiak marked BG409 60" 52# B. that B. is right under the poundage and is the thing I can't underatnd the meaning of? Also looking to have it refinished, is the bow doc still doing these or who do you recommend? Thnaks Dan
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[ron w]

Someone will jump in I'm sure ,but you get a quicker response over on the History and collecting forum. I wish I could help!

[Bjorn]

Doc is the guy for the refinishing. The letter under the serial is a subject of some folklore and generally agreed to be the initial of the inspector on duty when the bow got numbered and inspected.
Now; the rules around here state that you can't talk about your new bow without showing some pics.