What am I getting?

[Jim Picarelli]

Could use a little help figuring out what I may be getting and what it may be worth.I'm going to be looking at a Bear(the guy said it was a "Polaris")with an ambidexterous shelf.He's kinda brokering it for his mailman,so he's really not sure if it's a recurve,static,or longbow.Any help or do you need more details?Thanx

[Turkeyfoot]

Jim....I'd bet you're refering to the Bear "Polar" recurve that has an ambidextrous shelf. Check under recurves on Ebay for pics as they are very common Bear classic. Usually go for $75-$100 depending on age and condition...TF

[Jim Picarelli]

Thanks,Jeff-that sounds about right as he's asking $85 for it and said it's in pretty good shape.

[PAPALAPIN]

JIM - You are probably looking at a mid '50's Bear Polar.  I have attached a couple of links that may help you date the bow.  They are  also interesting reads

  http://www.stickbow.com/stickbow/Collector/beararchery/  

 http://www.neoreality.com/archery/beargray.htm

If the bow is in good shape, I think that is a good price, but more as a collectible than a shooter.  Just my opinion